For decades, Mohiniyattam has been presented through a ‘classical’ lens — polished, codified, and Brahminised. And all the ...

CALABASAS, CA – At the serene Malibu Hindu Temple, internationally acclaimed Mohiniyattam dancer Vijayalakshmi introduced participants to the beauty of Mohiniyattam, the classical dance form of ...

Whither Mohiniyattam? The author, a performer and educator, muses on the state of the art form today and throws up some provocative points to ponder on.

By: Harsha Bhat Watch the moves and learn more about the theory of this dance form Mohiniyattam or the dance of Mohini, the enchanting feminine avatar of Lord Vishnu, is much more than the grace ...

Multi is a significant word in Mohiniyattam dancer Vijayalakshmi’s scheme of things. Her own personality, for example, is a symbol of multi-culturalism; she is a Tamilian, born and raised in D ...

“Mohiniyattam is an art form where you have to keep the legs wide apart. It looks vulgar when such men perform it. In my opinion, men who perform Mohiniyattam should be fair-skinned and look ...

Mohiniyattam is an art form that has to be performed with one's feet apart. Nothing is as disgusting as to see a man performing Mohiniyattam with his legs crossed.

Mohiniyattam artist R L V Ramakrishnan, who is the brother of late actor Kalabhavan Mani, had alleged that Sathyabhama's remarks were targeted at him and she had made insulting remarks against ...