
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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Mohiniattam or Mohiniyattam is an Indian classical dance form that evolved in the state of Kerala, India, and is counted among the two popular dance arts of the state, the other being Kathakali. Although its roots date back to the age-old Sanskrit Hindu text on performing arts called ‘Natya Shastra’, similar to other Indian classical dance forms, Mohiniattam adheres to the Lasya type that showcases a more graceful, gentle and feminine form of dancing. The dancer wears a white or off-white plain sari embellished with bright golden or gold laced colored brocade embroidered in its borders complimented with a matching choli or blouse. A pleated cloth having concentric golden or saffron colored bands adorns the front part of the sari from the waist. This embellishment not only lets the artist p
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