What does the word 'Mohiniattam' mean?

It means the 'dance of the enchantress' (Mohini), referring to a feminine avatar of Vishnu.

Indian Folk and Classical Arts

UPSC Archival Analysis

Garba is correctly matched with Gujarat and Yakshagana with Karnataka. Mohiniattam is a classical dance from Kerala, not Odisha.

Exam Year

2014

Evidence Source

ID: ANC_LIT_2014_09 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania