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Samayukta Hastas or Double Hand Gestures in Bharatanatyam February 28th, 2008 by Anjali

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. I have also put some images of double hand gestures. Each gestures has its own uses which is termed as Viniyoga. I am writing a separate post on each of these mudras. Click through each of the mudras to read the explanation and pictures.

1. Anjali - hands joines/namaste (hello in Indian) 2. Kapota - hollow created with both the palms 3. Karkata - 4. Swastika - 5. Dola - drum

6. Pushpaputa - flower basket 7. Utsanga 8. Shivalinga - Linga 9. Kataka-vardhana 10. Kartari-swastika 11. Shakata - demon 12. Shankha - Conch 13. Chakra - circle

14. Pasha - flower 15. Kilaka 16. Samputa - casket 17. Matsya - fish 18. Kurma - tortise 19. Varaha - boar

20. Garuda - eagle 21. Nagabandha - snake 22. Khatava 23. Bhairunda - 24. Avahitta Share this: