Varnam combines nrtta and nrtya, portraying Srngara with hastamudras and abhinaya, emphasizing pallavi and anupallavi sections, and incorporating Jathis.
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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.
Nrithyati captivates audience with mesmerizing performances by young artistes.
Codified hand gestures, called Mudra-s, are integral part of Indian classical dance and even erodes into contemporary forms.
We explained many popular mudras, their notations and how they are used in various situations in Mohiniyattam. Continuing that, in this part, we are exploring more…
Guru Kanak Rele’s role in popularising Mohiniyattam has been singular. Dr. Kanak Rele, a prime revolutionary in the field of Mohiniyattam dance, guru, and choreographer whose…
Where do we use single hand gestures in Mohiniyattam?
How do we notate dance mudras like straight, sacred thread and death? We discussed the importance of Mudrakhya and a few usages of Mudrakhya along with…
Mohiniyattam artist Ayswaria Warrier’s choreographies explores the beauty of traditional Kerala folk music and rhythm. Mohiniyattam is the traditional classical dance form of Kerala. Interestingly, in…
Why is Mudrakhyam important in Mohinyattam?