Mayilattam

For the 2004 Malayalam film, see Mayilattam (film).

Mayilattam (Tamil:மயிலாட்டம்) is an artistic and religious form of dance performed in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu^[1] in reverence to Lord Subrahmanya.

Mayilattam^[2][3] performer wears costumes from head to toe like peacock with beak, that can be opened and closed using a thread and performs specific dances. The performer dances not on his bare foot but on a tall piece of wood attached at the end of his feet. This art requires extensive training and practise. Due to this, the number of Mayilattam performers is decreasing.

References

1. ^ http://www.carnatica.net/special/folkdances.htm
2. ^ http://www.tamilnadu.ind.in/
3. ^ http://www.discovertamilnadu.net/tamilnadu%20dances.html