Mayilattam
Mayilattam (
Murugan, a regional form of the Hindu deity Kartikeya. Literally translating as the "peacock dance",[1] the performers seat themselves upon a peacock replica, which is the mount of the deity.[2]
Description
Mayilattam performers wear costumes from head to toe with headdresses and peacock feathers,[3] that can be opened and closed using a thread, and perform specific dances. The performers dance on a tall piece of wood attached at the end of their feet. This dance is performed in all Murugan temples as a tradition during festivals. The number of Mayilattam performers is decreasing due to financial reasons.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-90-420-2799-2.
- ISBN 978-0-595-35075-9.
- ISBN 978-1-4422-5749-8.
- ^ "Dance forms of Tamilnadu". Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
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