MOHINIYATTAM

Mohiniyattam known as the dance of the celestial female , since it has an extremely slow seductive quality. It is essentially a solo dance performed by women ,and now-a-days it is also performed in groups. The basis of this dance is not seductiion alone , it also signifies the transformation of Lord Vishnu into a female form and also the concept of ARDHANAREESHWARA ie. male and female as one.Mohiniyattam signifies the dance of the enchantress that causes destruction of the wicked and brings delight and pleasure to the good.This dance form draws upon secular and social themes rather than religious themes.Most of the themes of Mohiniyattam are dealt with love , union and failure , of men and women.