Sunanda Nair - Mohiniyattam performer par excellence

In this video, you can watch Sunanda Nair an accomplished classical dancer, performing Mohiniyattam, based on the composition – Aananda Ganapathi music of which has been composed by Kavalam Narayana Panicker, renowned personality in the field of folk music and theatre in Kerala.

This performance is an invocation to Lord Ganesha, who as per Hindu belief removes obstacles, especially when one starts a new venture in life. This is traditionally performed in the beginning of a Mohiniyattam performance.

Sunanda Nair is a disciple of Padmashree Dr.Kanak Rele., who is a prominent poet, scholar and theatre personality.