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How are the arm movements in Mohiniyattam quite unique compared to the other South Indian classical dance forms?.
Nature offers a wide range of inspiration to Mohiniyattam. Nagabandha, the movement of the snake, has several deep connotations in Kerala’s folk culture
The book explores Kudiyattam as a phenomenon and the triangular relationship among the ways of doing of the performers, the ways of seeing of the audience…
A chance encounter with an audience from a different culture and the story behind intricate abhinaya .
Manduka Pada is identified as relating to the frog jump. Just like the amphibian qualities of a frog, the philosophical nature in a yogi helps transcend different worlds effortlessly
Tara Rajkumar writes on the the post-colonial dynamics of Indian classical dance and how it helped her traverse different cultures and continents.
Mayoora pada follows the foot work of a peacock and trains the dancer to be as emotive as the fanned-out feathers of the bird
The rooster takes on various meanings in rural India. Its role in Mohiniyattam
is noteworthy
Swan represents various philosophical and spiritual notions in Hinduism. Swan movement in Mohiniyattam is very gentle and beautiful.