What does 'Mohini' signify in the context of this dance?

Mohini is the female avatar of Vishnu who used grace and beauty to deceive the Asuras.

Indian Classical Dance

UPSC Archival Analysis

Mohiniattam is traditionally a solo dance form from Kerala, characterized by delicate, feminine movements known as the Lasya style.

Exam Year

1997

Evidence Source

ID: ART_PERF_1997_26 Ref: Classical Dances of India by Kapila Vatsyayan