There are enough indicators in Silapathikaram that make us believe that a dance form which was a harbinger of Mohiniyattam was in vogue during those days.
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Our myths and ancient literature have many references of Mohini and the lasya dance form.
Female-centric dance forms could have deeper connections to the female goddess worship and Tantric philosophies that flourished in Kerala in the medieval period.
The Lasya and Tandava traditions are deeply intertwined with the legends of Siva and Parvathi and the occult knowledge of the Tantra tradition.
Shiva matters only when it exists in union with Bhairavi. She appears as Mohini, an enchantress, in front of the meditating Bhairava
We are happy to announce a new column by Guru Nirmala Paniker on “The occult beginnings of Mohiniyattam” every Wednesday, beginning from June 23.
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Featuring the tribal devotee of Rama.