Even though the 16th-Century literature Vyavaharamala mentioned Mohiniyattam, it was Kunchan Nambiar in the 18th Century who first described the costumes and movements of the art form.
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Mohiniyattam or a similar dance form was mentioned in 16th-century literature Vyavaharamala and the historical records of the Travancore rulers.