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The semiclassical dance style of Mohiniyattam from the state of Kerala , south-west India.

• In his rebirth as the enchantress Mohini the dance is performed by women in praise of the Hindu god Vishnu.
• According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu took the form of Mohini to confuse the demon Bhasmasura while th
• Mohini's theory forms the basis of every success on mohiniyattam.
• e gods took from the churning of the celestial oceans the elixir of immortality, and thus saved the world from destruction.
• Music for mohiniyattam is given by a classical music ensemble based in Karnatak (South Indian).
• Kathakali is another form of classical Kerala dance.