Hasta Mudra (Hand Gestures) Part 9 - Jantu Hasta

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These are not so common and is hardly ever taught to the students in the class. However it is advisable to read this. This strictly falls under "Good to Know" information.



Animals
Hasta
Reference
Lion
Patāka (applied to the back of the right, the fingers being freely moved) Siṃha-mukha in Right
Asamyukta Mudra
Tiger
Ardha-candra hand held face downward
Asamyukta Mudra
Boar
Saṅkīrṇa-makara hand in the aforesaid Matsya hand, the right hand is held downwards and shaken the five fingers being severally held apart, indicating bristles
Asamyukta Mudra
Monkey
Adho-muṣṭi-mukula hand is used, i. e. the thumb and second finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined
Asamyukta Mudra
Cat
Ardha-mukula hand the thumb and third finger of the Muṣṭi hand are joined
Asamyukta Mudra
Yak
the hands touching at the wrists, left hand Muṣṭi, right hand Mudrikā, making the Muṣṭi-mudrā hand
Asamyukta Mudra
Iguana
Tala-patāka hand, i. e. the thumb and little finger of the Patāka hand are slightly raised
Asamyukta Mudra
Porcupine/ Deer
forefinger of the Mṛga hand is raised
Asamyukta Mudra
Antelope
Mrigasisya hasta
Asamyukta Mudra
Mule
Nāga-bandha hands directed upwards, indicating Ears
Samyukta Mudra
Mouse
Katakamukha. left hand forefinger of Mukula
Asamyukta Mudra
Bear
Padmakośa face downwards, right hand Patāka placed on the back of the left

Cow
the Saṅkīrṇa-mudrā hand with the middle finger is bent, and all the others extended, also indicating Yantra-bheda.
Asamyukta Mudra
Goat
Śikhara hands in contact face to face
Asamyukta Mudra
Hare
Tri patāka hand is moved horizontally
Asamyukta Mudra
Scorpion
Karkaṭa hand is directed downwards

Dog
Madhya-patāka hand, the little ñnger of the Patāka hand is bent
Samyukta Hasta
Camel
the Kaṇḍāñjali hand, i. e. the thumbs of the Añjali hand are bent and moved up and down
Samyukta Hasta
Ass
the Bhinnāñjali hand, i. e. the forefingers of the Khaṇḍāñjali hand are bent
Hasta Mudra
Bull
Tala-siṃha[1] hand, i. e. the second and third fingers are bent to touch the palm, and the thumb placed over them, and the two other fingers extended
Hasta Mudra








Other Links




Introduction
Chatur Slokam --- BharatNatyam for Kids
Make Up, Ornaments & Dress (Part1) __Bharat Natyam
Angalakshana Part 1 - Anga Pratyanga & Upanga
Angalakshana Part 2 - Shiro Bhedam or Head Movements
Angalakshana Part 3 - Dhristi Bhedam or Eye Movements and Bhrukuti Bheda or Eye Brow Movement
Hasta Mudra (Hand Gestures) Part 10 - Dashavataram Hasta

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