Shlokams evoke devotion, dancers transform in Ananda rasa, merging with chosen deities, embodying essence. Traditional Mohiniyattam repertoire comprises five types of dance items – Cholkkettu, Jathiswaram,…
Shlokams evoke devotion, dancers transform in Ananda rasa, merging with chosen deities, embodying essence. Traditional Mohiniyattam repertoire comprises five types of dance items – Cholkkettu, Jathiswaram,…
Exploring the spiritual depths of Padam in Mohiniyattam kutcheri
The article discusses the first item in the Mohiniyattam repertoire, Cholkettu, which is a dance form primarily focused on the Nrutha aspect and draws parallels between it and the Prithvi thathva of Panchabhoota.