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Identification and use of Hasta Mudras
(a) Asamyukta (Disjointed hand gestures)

i. Pataka

This hand gesture is formed by keeping all fingers
straight and together, and bending a thumb so that
it touches the base of the index finger. It is also
called Abhaya Mudra. This mudra is used in dance
to give blessings, take an oath, forbid something,
close the door, etc.

ii. Shikhar

If four fingers are bent from the Musthi Mudra and
the thumb is raised up, then the Shikhar posture is
formed. This mudra is used to denote Kamadeva,
holding a bow, asking questions, hugging, etc.

iii. Soochi

When the index finger is raised upright, this mudra
is formed. This nn1dra is used to show the chakra,
show the locks of hair, indicate something, etc.

iv. Alpadma

On spreading all fingers yet ending then1 slightly
formsAlpadma mudra. It is used to denote a full-
grown flower (lotus), to ask a question, explain
beauty, show one's village surroundings, etc.

(b) Samyukta (Joint hand gestures)

i. Ka pot

When two hands are joined togetherbending the
fingers slightly, this mudra is formed. This mudra
is used as a hun1ble greeting, a sense of unity,
obedience, respect, peace, respectful acceptance,
or acceptance of something, etc.

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