Samayukta Hastas or Double Hand Gestures in Bharatanatyam

February 28th, 2008 26 Comments

Samyukta Hastas are also called as Double hand gestures or Combined hand gestures. Unlike Asamyukta hastas, these gestures require use of both the palms to convey the message or a particular meaning. For example the Anjali Mudra is a simple gesture where both the palms are joined to mean a Namskara or to imply salutations. [...]

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Padmakosha Hand Gesture (Mudra)

February 24th, 2008 No Comments

All the fingers are stretched and slightly brought closer to form Padmakosha.

Padmakosha is used to denote the following:-

Indicate fruits such as wood-apple and Bel (Bel is a native of India. From time immemorial it has been regarded as a medicinal herb. It is round in shape and resembles a wood-apple. It is of the normal [...]

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