Consider the following statements It is generally performed as solo recitals by women It is characte...........

Culture of India Dance and Music

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Consider the following statements

It is generally performed as solo recitals by women.
It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements. It belongs completely to the lasya style which is feminine, tender and graceful.
Costume is very distinctively made of plain off white color sari which has embroidered bright golden brocade on the edges.

Which of the following dance forms is being referred to here?

Odissi

Kathak

Mohiniyattam

Kuchipidi

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Explanation:

Mohiniyattam, is one of the famous classical dances of India that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name from the word Mohini – a historical enchantress avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, who helps the good prevail over evil by developing her feminine powers. It is traditionally a solo dance performed by women after extensive training. The repertoire of Mohiniyattam includes music in the Carnatic style, singing and acting a play through the dance, where the recitation may be either by a separate vocalist or the dancer herself. The song is typically in Malayalam-Sanskrit hybrid called Manipravalam.