Presented here is an excerpt from Padavarnam in Mohiniyattam. The grief of separation of the heroine is portrayed here. A friend describes to the hero about the plight of the heroine. Dr. Neena Prasad, an accomplished artiste, is shown performing Padavarnam.

Performance details:
Ragam – Mukhari
Taalam – Adi
Lyrics    – Maharaja Swati Thirunal
Music    – Changanassery Madhavan Nampoothiri