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🪔 Malavika Menon
Mohiniyattam Artist
Malavika Menon — Mohiniyattam

Artistic Background

Mohiniyattam (also spelled Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form from Kerala, India. Its name combines Mohini—the enchanting female avatar of Vishnu—and attam, meaning dance. Known for soft, flowing “lāsya” (feminine grace), it features gentle swaying of the torso, rounded steps, subtle facial expression, and expressive hand gestures. Dancers wear the iconic off-white kasavu costume with gold borders and jasmine-adorned bun, performing to Carnatic/Kerala Sopana music with instruments like edakka, mridangam, veena, and flute. The repertoire often includes Cholkettu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Padam, and Tillana, exploring themes of devotion and love (often to Krishna). Historically patronized by the Travancore court and revived in the 20th century by Kerala Kalamandalam, Mohiniyattam is today a refined solo form celebrated for its elegance and depth.

🎤 About Malavika Menon

Malavika Menon is an accomplished exponent of Mohiniyattam, one of India's most celebrated classical performing arts traditions. Mohiniyattam, the classical dance of Kerala, characterised by its swaying, graceful movements and feminine expressions rooted in the Lasya style. Malavika has performed at major cultural festivals and sabhas across India, contributing to the preservation and promotion of India's rich classical arts heritage. As a featured artist on The Aandaal Project, Malavika is part of a growing community of classical artists dedicated to cultural heritage and artistic excellence.

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