Q. With reference to Mohiniyattam Dance, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q. With reference to Mohiniyattam Dance, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Mohiniyattam literally means the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala. According to a Puranic story, Lord Vishnu took on the guise of a ‘Mohini’ to seduce the Asuras, both in connection with a churning of the ocean and episode of the slaying of Bhasmasura. The delicate body movements and subtle facial expressions are more feminine in nature and therefore are ideally suited for performance by women. It incorporates the grace and elegance of Bharatnatyam and the vigor of Kathakali.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps. It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender and graceful. The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and the paddy fields.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Mohiniyattam literally means the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala. According to a Puranic story, Lord Vishnu took on the guise of a ‘Mohini’ to seduce the Asuras, both in connection with a churning of the ocean and episode of the slaying of Bhasmasura. The delicate body movements and subtle facial expressions are more feminine in nature and therefore are ideally suited for performance by women. It incorporates the grace and elegance of Bharatnatyam and the vigor of Kathakali.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is characterized by graceful, swaying body movements with no abrupt jerks or sudden leaps. It belongs to the lasya style which is feminine, tender and graceful. The movements are emphasized by the glides and the up and down movement on toes, like the waves of the sea and the swaying of the coconut, palm trees, and the paddy fields.
