It is a classical dance which is very popular in the state of Kerala, India.
This dance is very popular and significant especially to the hindus as the women dance in honour of their god, Vishnu.

This dance is gentle and graceful and is a dance admired by many.
It is a very ancient dance and this dance has been traced back to the 9 to 12 CE
The dancers use plain white or off white long skirts.

As calm as it is , it also requires fast pace and this can be very challenging for one to learn.
Hand gestures are an important aspect of this dance.
The largest group of dancers to perform this classical dance was about 4,210 dancers