Mohiniyattam

"Dance of the Enchantment", the term is derived from "Mohini" meaning "the one who makes the view enchanting".

“Dance of the Enchantment”, the term is derived from “Mohini” meaning “the one who makes the view enchanting”. This sacred dance is performed in the temples of Kerala (southwestern India). The movements and gestures are graceful, the expression of the eyes is particularly important. The custom that the dancer is dressed in a white sari edged Golden, which is called the kasavu.

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