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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

Mohiniyattam Performer

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Dr. Geeta Radhakrishna Menon was an eminent Mohiniyattam dancer, scholar, teacher, choreographer, and writer, actively involved in the performing arts for over five decades. Born on August 3, 1950, in Mumbai, she was the eldest daughter of Capt C.S. Nair and Savithri Nair. She began her dance journey at a young age, learning Bharatanatyam under Guru…

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1950

Born — Born in Mumbai on August 3, 1950.

Initiated to dance — Learned Bharatanatyam under Guru Venkatesh in Cochin and Coimbatore.

Higher Education — Completed B.Sc from Mercy College in Palakkad, Kerala.

Mohiniyattam Training — Learned Mohiniyattam at Kerala Kalamandalam under Kalamandalam Kalyani Kutty Amma and Kalamandalam Satyabhama.

Legal Education — Completed LLB from Government Law College in Mumbai.

Founded Dance Academy — Established Mohiniatta Nritya Kalakshetra in Mumbai.

Doctorate Degree — Acquired a doctorate degree in dance with the thesis 'Narayaneeyam - Philosophy, Bhakti and Aesthetics' from Mumbai University.

Received Senior Fellowship — Received a senior fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Authored Books — Wrote 'Mohiniattam Adavus', 'Mohiniattam - dance of the enchantress', 'Ananda Natana Tandavam', 'Jai Jai Natana Ganesha', 'Devi Mahatmayam', 'Prakriti Nrityam', Jayadeva's Ashtapadis, a book on Mahatma Gandhi, 'Shree Hanumaan Chaalisaa', 'Jaydeva's Geeta Govinda - A love Song', 'Ahimsa Truth Love - An Anthology', 'Dr. Albert Einstein - The Super Star Scientist', and 'Rejuvenating Reiki Meditation'.

Major Choreographies — Choreographed 'Narayaneeyam', 'Mary Magdalene', and 'Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa'.

2025

Passed Away — Left for her heavenly abode on April 8, 2025, in New Delhi.

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  • Senior FellowshipMinistry of Culture, Government of India

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