Hold Ardhacandra in the left hand, palm facing up. Hold shikhara in the right hand and place it on the left hand.
Lets take a look at the Viniyoga Shloka (uses)
viniyogastu tasyeva shivalingastya darshane
The shloka say that this Mudra indicates a Linga of lord Shiva. Linga means sign, mark or symbol. Thus a Shivlinga is a symbol that represents Hindu God lord Shiva.
Linga is derived from the Sanskrit word lingam, which comes from li meaning, “to dissolve” and gam “to move on”. This refers to the belief that one appears as a being in the world and then dissolves back into the universe. A Shivalinga is phallus-shaped and fixed on a base, which is shaped like a yoni. The structure symbolises the supreme creative energy. It represents the Shivashakti ie the union of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. It is usually made of stone.
I am really happy to see a webpage with information on Bharatnatyam. Is it OK with you if I pin a few pictures from your website as I would love to pass on basic information to the non-Indians in order to popularise our Dances & culture, based on knowledge. Please let me know if it is OK.. All the best to you.
I am sorry I was not very clear- the pins will be on Pinterest. I have already done a similar thing with the Indian Art..You could see this on my Pinterst account.