When the Bhramara hasta is held in both hands, we get the Shakata Hasta.

lets take a look at the viniyoga (uses) shloka
rakshasabhinaye prayaha shakato viniyujyate
It says that the Shakata hasta is used to enact a demon. Thus when shakata hasta is held close the face , it indicates vicious teeth of a demon. Also when [...]

When the fingers in Chakra hasta are bent in such a way that there is a hollow at the center of the palm we get the Samputa Hasta.

lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka of Samputa
Varvacgade sampute cha samputah krah iritaha
It says that Samputa is used to denote
1. Concealment of objects. It can be [...]

When both the little fingers interlock each other we get the Kilaka Hasta.

Lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka (uses)
snehe namranulape cha kilako viniyujyate
The shloka says that this kilaka hasta is used to denote

A feeling of Love and affection
Funny talks, hilarious conversation etc

Return to Samyukta hasta

When the both the hands in Tamrachuda are interlocked with one another we get the Pasha hasta.

Lets take a look at the viniyoga shloka (uses)
Anyonyakalahe pashe shrinkhalayam niyujyate
The shloka says that the pasha hasta is used to denote

Internal fights or Quarrels
A String
A Chain

Return to Samyukta hasta

While in the Simhamukha hand gesture, the Middle finger and the ring finger is bent to form an arch. Also the thumb is slightly bent. Thus a “C” shape is formed with the Middle finger, Ring finger and the thumb. The other fingers are Erect.

This Hasta can be used to denote:

A Bracelet
Holding of [...]

If in the Kapitta gesture, the Index finger is kept straight and the thumb is slightly moved up, we get Ardhasuchi hand gesture.

lets take a look at the Viniyoga shloka of Ardhasuchi
Ankure pakshishavaade bruhatkite niyujyate
It says that Ardhasuchi is used to denote

Sprouts
Chicks or small ones of the birds
Big Worms

When both the palms in Pataka are joined together we get the Anjali Mudra. In fact in the Indian culture this Mudra is very often used for greeting people.

Viniyoga shloka (in sanskrit) and the meaning :
Devataguruvipranam namaskareshavanukramat
karyaha shiromukhorastho viniyoganjalirbudhaihi
This mudra is used to offer salutation to the God, Elders, Teachers and a Brahmin. The Anjali [...]