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. [...]
Samayukta Hastas or Double Hand Gestures in Bharatanatyam
February 28th, 2008 49 Comments
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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 [...]
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