Mayilattam

The performers dance on a tall piece of wood attached at the end of their feet.

The Mayil Attam dance is thought to have originated in Tamil Nadu, where ladies used to perform it to honor Lord Subrahmanya, also known as Kartikeya or Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati.This dance is typically performed by females dressed in the most stunning peacock forms.

During festivals, this dance is performed in all Murugan (Lord Subrahmanya) temples as a custom.

The dancer demonstrates how the bird cleans its feathers with its beak and legs, with meticulous planning and execution.

However, because of difficulty in practising and lower pay for dancers, the number of Mayilattam performers is dwindling.