Hasta-s in Mohiniattam by Aswathy Srikanth

Mohiniyattam - Adavus & Hastas by Aswathy Srikanth Mohiniyattam Adavus Mohiniyattam is a uniquely graceful classical dance form which has its origins in Kerala. Mohiniyattam is synonymous with “lasya“ or grace and the movements of the dancer remain rooted in this stance. “Adavus“ are the basic steps which form the nritta element of any dance form. The “adavus“ of Mohiniyattam are a combination of chuvadu or footwork, mudras or hand gestures and charis,, movement of the body as a whole and manadalas which are postures. They are classified on the basis of the “vaaythaari“ or the syllables recited, and positions of the feet. Mohiniyattam - Hastas Mohiniyattam is a uniquely graceful classical dance form which has its origins in it has its roots in the Devadasi tradition, Mohiniyattam has matured over the years to carve a niche of its own in the world of dance. The “hastas“ or “mudras“ (hand-gestures) of Mohiniyattam have been deri