Mayilattam, the peacock dance is one of Tamil Nadu's most beautiful and culturally significant folk dances. This ancient dance requires stunning peacock-themed outfits that are bursting with feathers and headdresses. . As part of temple festivals and religious ceremonies honoring Lord Murugan, who is strongly linked to the peacock in Tamil mythology, dancers mimic the graceful and majestic movements of a peacock.
Carolina Tamil Kalaikkoodam (CTK) brings this colorful and culturally rich art form to life with professionally directed teaching that allow students to explore storytelling via dance, rhythm, and costume.