Arjuna Nritham or Mayil Nritham is a ritual art performed by artists in peacock costume.Arjuna Nritham is devoted to Arjuna,the diligent student of Guru Dronacharya,whose power of concentration is well known.Arjuna appeased Goddess Bhadrakali(the Hindu Godardess of eternal energy)throgh a devotional dance presentation and it is believed that this dance form was Arjuna Nritham.The ritual is performed throughout night in solo or in pair.The movements are similar to Kalaripayattu.
The rudiments of the songs Chenda,Thala Chenda,Ilathalam and Maddalam are the musical instrument used for this ritual.
Since the lower part of the garments of this dance is made of peacock feathers,the dance is also known as mayil peeli thookkam
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