Pataka means “Flag”. Pataka is done with all fingers held straight like the Stop sign. There should be no gap between the fingers. Following are the uses (viniyoga) of Pataka: Lets see the Viniyoga shloka (sanskrit verses that explain the uses) : Natyarambhe varivahe vanay vastunishedhane Kuchastale nishayam cha nadya-mamaramandale Turange khandane vayo shayane gamanodyame [...]