Drishthi in sanskrit meaning “Vision”. In relation to our eyes it means “sight” or “to see”. The classification of these eye movements are based on…
Head movements are also called Shirobheda. Shira or shirasa meaning ” Head” in sanskrit. The head movements refer to the head positions, while expressing a…
The word Alarippu means “a flowering bud.” It is an innovatory piece meaning it is performed before a dancer begins a whole performance. It is…
When both hands held in Alapadma hasta are crossed at the wrists and placed near the chest we get the Avahitta hand gesture. Lets take…
Nirutti: Nirutti is actually said to be one of the Ashta-dikpalas. Ashta-dikpala means guardians of eight direction. Thus Nirutti is said to be guarding the…
When both hands held in sarpashirsha hasta is crossed at the wrists, we get the Naagabandha hand gesture. lets take a look at the viniyoga…
Varuna: He is known as the god of oceans. He is seen riding on an ocean creature that has an head of an antelope, but…
Yama: Yama in the Hindu mythology is considered the God of death. Yama is described as mounted on a black buffalo. He holds a noose…
Indra: Indra is said to be the king of Gods. He is more often known as the god of thunder storms, wielding a celestial weapon,…
Manmatha: In hindu mythology Mammatha is often know as Kamadeva. He is the God of love. He is the one who induces lusty desires in…