Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest and most popular classical dance forms of India. Movement, mime and music are given equal importance in this art form.

The costumes used are elaborate. The dancer’s dress consists of colourful silk costumes, head-wear ornaments, necklaces and bangles. Flower garlands are also part of the attire.

In the video, it is Anita Ratnam, the famous Bharatanatyam artiste, presenting the composition “Painkili Varnnan”.