Question

Kalamandalam Sathyabhama, doyen of classical dance form Mohiniyattam passed away .

Consider the following statements about Mohiniyattam:

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. Only 1&3
• B. Only 2&3
• C. Only 3
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Only 2&3

The word Mohiniyattam literally means ‘dance of the enchantress’ and it has been derived from the words Mohini meaning a woman who enchants onlookers and aattam meaning graceful and sensuous body movements. Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form Kerala meant to be performed as solo recitals by women.