‘Mohiniyattam’, is a traditional dance which originated in the state of ______ in India.

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Kerala

The Correct Answer is Kerala.

Mohiniyattam literally interpreted as the dance of ‘Mohini’, the celestial enchantress of the Hindu mythology, is the classical solo dance form of Kerala.

References of Mohiniyattam can be found in the texts Vyavaharamala written in 1709 by Mazhamagalam Narayanan Namputiri and in Ghoshayatra, written later by poet Kunjan Nambiar.
It has elements of Bharatanatyam (grace & elegance) and Kathakali (vigor) but is more erotic, lyrical, and delicate.
Mohiniyattam 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 paddy fields.
Realistic make-up and simple dressing (in Kasavu saree of Kerala) are used.

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