The dataset is made from a combination of lab dance mudras and dance mudras images on the websites of Indian art and culture. For each mudra, we ha ve made a set of 5 images from 5 different artists. Mudras, along with being a part of Yoga, are also a part of rituals in different traditions like Hinduism and Buddhism. Mudras practices in conjunction with Pranayama and Meditation to redirects the flow of life-force (Prana). Yoga mudra is a very similar practice like Asana except that most of the mudra comprises the hand pose.
Bharatanatyam is one of the most exotic, graceful and beautiful dance forms of India. It brings out the graciousness that anyone has in them. Be it female or male, Bharatanatyam is performed with utter cordiality achieved by the help of Mudras or Asamyukta Hastas. Here are a few Mudras or hand gestures to keep you going!
Pataaka = Flag
Hold all your fingers straight signalling like a stop. The only difference is that your thumb should be bent a little bit and all the fingers are to be held tight. Pataaka Mudra is used to depicting clouds, forests, denial and during the start of the Adavu.
Tripataaka = Three colours
From your Pataaka hand gesture, just bend your ring finger alone. Tripataaka depicts trees, arrows, crown, and thunder.
Artha pataaka = Half of a flag
Dead space cd key pc. Artha pataaka is also like Tripataaka but you should bend your little finger such that only your index and your middle finger will be stretched open. This Hasta is used to show ‘two', leaves, board or a slab, etc.
Kartari Mukha = Scissors
Kartari Mukha Mudra is done from Artha pataaka. With your little finger and the ring finger bent and pressed against the thumb, gently open your index finger and the middle finger and stretch it to show a scissor. This Mudra is also used to portray opposition, anger, looting and separation.
Mayurakhyo = A peacock
From the previous Mudra, retain the position of your thumb and ring finger. The index, middle and little finger should be in line and are to be held tight. This Hasta/Mudra shows creepers, birds, and Krishna's feather crown.
Artha pataaka = Half of a flag
Dead space cd key pc. Artha pataaka is also like Tripataaka but you should bend your little finger such that only your index and your middle finger will be stretched open. This Hasta is used to show ‘two', leaves, board or a slab, etc.
Kartari Mukha = Scissors
Kartari Mukha Mudra is done from Artha pataaka. With your little finger and the ring finger bent and pressed against the thumb, gently open your index finger and the middle finger and stretch it to show a scissor. This Mudra is also used to portray opposition, anger, looting and separation.
Mayurakhyo = A peacock
From the previous Mudra, retain the position of your thumb and ring finger. The index, middle and little finger should be in line and are to be held tight. This Hasta/Mudra shows creepers, birds, and Krishna's feather crown.
Arthachandra = Half moon
The Arthachandra Mudra is performed will all the fingers up and straight. It replicates the Pataaka Mudra but the thumb is in line with the other fingers as well. The Mudra is also used to depict a spear, throat and the likes.
Araala = Bent
From the Arthachandra, just bend your index finger and your thumb. This is Araala. The significances of Araala are its uses to represent drinking, harsh wind etc.
Shukhathunda = Parrot's head
Mudra Hand Positions And Meanings
Just bend the ring finger after doing Araala and the Shukathunda Mudra emerges. Usually, Shukathunda represents a parrot's head but it also means shooting, remembering one's abode and a spear.
Mushti = Fist
Mushti is nothing but clenching your hands. Resting your thumb in the clasps of the other fingers, the Mudra is formed. You can also place the thumb on the fingers. This Mudra illustrates grasping, steadfastness and a combative position.
Mac os x 10.6 dvd iso. Shikara = A peak
Just raise your thumb up from the Mushti Mudra and there you are. Shikara usually looks like a thumbs up sign and means the king or the peak or an armour. It is also used to show bow and pillars.
Kapittha = Elephant apple
Rest your pointer finger over your thumb and continue doing the Shikara Mudra. This Mudra is called Kapittha which means Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati. It is also used to portray milking cows, holding cymbals or holding a flower.
Kataka Mukha = Opening of a bracelet, Bird, Girl
In Bharatanatyam, Kataka Mukha is the only Mudra that is done in three ways. One of them is the opening of a bracelet. Bring together your index, middle fingers and thumb. This mudra is used to show plucking flowers, holding or wearing a necklace and talking/seeing.
Suchi = Needle
The middle, ring and the little fingers are pressed against the thumb, while the forefinger is held straight. This forms the Suchi Hasta. This Mudra demonstrates the Supreme soul, one hundred, the sun, or a city.
There are a lot more Hastas that are to be learnt if you want to learn Bharatanatyam. Avail the services of Bharatanatyam classes and showcase your talent to the world!
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One Hand Bharatanatyam Mudras Chart
Here is a video that may help you learn more about the Mudra gestures and their significance.
