Dead Leaves

Its Summer in Dubai...
Dead leaves ...
I see them all around ..

Mohiniattam Mudra

Mohiniattam is the traditional form of dance of Kerala, which is the southern most state in India, exclusively performed by women. The dance form of Mohiniattam was nurtured in the region of Kerala in southwestern India. The name Mohiniattam literally means 'Dance of the Enchantress,' and it does have a mesmerizing quality. The white and gold costume, arresting hairstyle and the highly graceful movements in medium tempo, contribute to this aesthetic effect.
Compared most other dance forms, Mohiniyattam gives more importance to gestural and facial acting. The Mudras (hand gestures) are almost always same as those employed in Kathakali. The artists try to enact the lyrics almost in its entirety, like in Kathakali.
I tried to depict a Mudra of Mohiniattam on canvas....