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245			_a Whose Dance Is It Anyway? The Mohiniyattam Predicament in Kerala
246			_aEPW _fVol.60; No.24 - _g14 June 2025 _hpp. 35-40
520			_aA casteist remark by a Kerala-based Mohiniyattam performer, trained at the prestigious Kerala Kalamandalam, sparked public outrage in Kerala, leading the National Human Rights Commission to initiate legal action. In light of this controversy, this article attempts to trace the development of Mohiniyattam, showcasing its evolution from a stigmatised tradition to a classical dance form of Kerala. In addition to being a gendered art form, it also plays a crucial role in shaping various perceptions concerning caste, beauty, colour, and social standing.
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650			_aArt
650			_aKerala
650			_aDance forms
650			_aTemple art
650			_aMohiniyattam
856			_uhttps://www.epw.in/journal/2025/24/insight/whose-dance-it-anyway.html
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