Mohiniyattam is a solo female dance form known for its rhythmic and unbroken flow of body movements.
(A) The love and devotion to god Vishnu is usually the theme of this dance form.
(B) This dance form belongs to the state of Andhra Pradesh.
(C) Mohiniyattam has the grace and elegance of Bharatanatyam and the vigor of Kathakali.
(D) The dancers attire in a beautiful white and gold bordered Kasavu sari with distinctive white jasmine flowers around a French bun at the side of her head.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (C) and (D) only
Mohiniyattam is the classical dance of Kerala. Its name refers to Mohini, the enchanting form taken by Lord Vishnu, and it is danced in a soft, graceful style.
(A) The love and devotion to god Vishnu is usually the theme of this dance form. Correct. Its songs mostly express love and devotion to Vishnu or Krishna.
(B) This dance form belongs to the state of Andhra Pradesh. Incorrect. Mohiniyattam belongs to Kerala; the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh is Kuchipudi.
(C) Mohiniyattam has the grace and elegance of Bharatanatyam and the vigor of Kathakali. Correct. It is described as combining the grace of Bharatanatyam with the vigour of Kathakali, the other well-known dance of Kerala.
(D) The dancers attire in a beautiful white and gold bordered Kasavu sari with distinctive white jasmine flowers around a French bun at the side of her head. Correct. The dancer wears the white Kasavu sari with a gold border, and her hair is gathered in a bun on the left side of the head and circled with jasmine flowers.