Bharata Natyam Hand Gestures

Various hand gestures (mudras) from Bharata Natyam dance, showcasing red-painted hands, adorned with traditional jewelry, set against a black background.

Close-up of a woman's hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Katakamukha on black background

Woman hand showing Mayura hasta (meaning peacock) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Pataka hasta (meaning flag) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Simhamukha on black background

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Hamsapaksha on black background

Woman hand showing Mayura hasta (meaning peacock) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Bana hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of a woman's hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Katakamukha on black background

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning ´Opening in a Bracelet´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Hamsapaksha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "number 6" or "Bridge") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Simhamukha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra)(meaning "Lion face") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Woman hand showing Palli hasta (meaning "Lizard") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Varaha hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of woman hands together symbolizing prayer and gratitude, Bavaria, Germany

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "Tail") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning (hand gesture, also called mudra) "Opening in a Bracelet") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Woman hand showing Mrigasirsha hasta (meaning "Deer head") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman praying in a church. Close up on hands. Turckheim. France.

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture on black background

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning ´Holding a flower´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Kartarimukha hasta (meaning scissors) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning "Holding a flower") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (meaning ´Tail´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Mukula on black background

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (meaning "Tail") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Pralambha hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "Tail") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Yoga

Woman hand showing Samdamsha hasta (hand gesture) (also called mudra) (meaning "generosity") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi

Woman hand showing Tripataka hasta (meaning three-cornered flag) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Bhramara (Brahmara) hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning ´Bee´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning ´Tail´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Alapadma hasta (meaning "Lotus") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning (hand gesture) (also called mudra) "Opening in a Bracelet") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi

Woman hand showing Mayura hasta (meaning peacock) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Hamsasyo hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "Swan beak") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Kangula hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning ´Tail´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Woman hand showing Schukatunda hasta (hand gesture) (also called mudra) (meaning "Parrot's head") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning "Opening in a Bracelet") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hands showing Kapota hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

male hand shows the mudra of Knowledge on a black background, the concept of relaxation and meditation

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture on black background

Woman hand showing Katakamukha hasta (meaning "Opening in a Bracelet") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Detail of monk's hand tinted by yellow, Bhutan

Woman hand showing Arala hasta (meaning bent) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Ardhachandra hasta (meaning half moon) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Kapittha hasta (hand gesture) (also called mudra) (meaning "Godess Lakshmi") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi. kapittha Godess Lakshmi

Woman hands showing Pushpaputa hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hands showing Samputa hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Samdamsha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "generosity") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Tinh That Quan Am Pagoda. Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Guanyin ( Quan Am) Statue. The Goddess of Mercy and compassion. Marble statue. Close up on hand. Dalat. Vietnam.

Woman hand showing Kapittha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning "Godess Lakshmi") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi. kapittha Godess Lakshmi

Woman hand showing Hamsapaksha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning ´number 6´ or ´Bridge´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in other indian classical dances Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Close-up of a woman's hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Mayura on black background

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Sandamsha on black background

Woman hand showing Ardhachandra hasta (meaning half moon) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Hamsapaksha on black background

Woman hand showing Simhamukha hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra)(meaning ´Lion face´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Woman hand showing Arala hasta (meaning bent) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Sandamsha on black background

Woman hand showing Shikhara hasta (hand gesture, also called mudra) (meaning fist) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi.

Female crystal healing spiritual therapist holding white polished selenite crystal wand and increasing positive inner energy. Hand gesture. Increasing Positive Energy with Crystal, Practicing Mindfulness

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Alapadma on black background

hand of an adult male shows abhayaprada mudra on a dark background, protective gesture. Symbolizes strength and fearlessness.

Praying Hands

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Kangula on black background

Giving ability meditation

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Mrigashirsha on black background

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Mrigashirsha on black background

Dharmikarama Burmese temple. Penang

Praying

Woman's praying hands

Two Palms, One Of Man And Lady Doing Yoga Mudra Exercise For Good Health

Hands making praying gesture on a wooden background

Zen meditation in Paris, France.

Smiling Buddha or big happy Maitreya Buddha statue. Danang. Vietnam.

Close-up of a woman’s hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Mukula on black background

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Mukula on black background

Sanctuary of Fatima. Worshipper praying. Close up on hands. Portugal.

Close-up of a woman's hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Arala on black background

Praying hands PHands clasped in a prayer with gray background Copyright: xZoonar.com/J.xSandvikx 1317455

Woman hand showing Chatura hasta (meaning ´Square´) of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman hand showing Chatura hasta (meaning "Square") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Woman praying at sunset.

Crystal healing therapy with purple amethystine crystal

Close-up of a person's hand wearing a Buddhist bracelet

Giving Virtue Practice. Hand Gesture.. Giving Ability Meditation, Hands Gesture

Woman hand showing Khatwa hasta of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam

Nahaufnahme einer Khmer-Apsara, die einen traditionellen Tanz in Kambodscha aufführt close detail of Khmer apsara performer costume and traditional dance on black background in cambodia LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/jacekxmalipanx 23374441

Close-up of a woman’s hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Shikhara on black background

Henna Tattoo on Woman's Hands

Close-up of a woman's hand making Bharatanatyam gesture called Kangula on black background

Hands raised in worship

Woman hand showing Sarpashira hasta (hand gesture) (also called mudra) (meaning "Snake hood") of indian classic dance Bharata Natyam. Also used in Indian dances Odissi and Kuchipudi

Zen sesshin (retreat) in Tamie, France. Zazen meditation.

Vintage photograph. Praying hands in front of window

Close-up of a woman’s hand making a Bharatanatyam gesture called Mushthi on black background

Young woman meditates, practicing yoga in nature. Hands in prayer position.

female hands with mehndi table

Hands making praying gesture on a wooden background

Phuoc Hue buddhist pagoda. Buddhist ceremony. Woman praying the Buddha. Close up on hands. Vietnam.

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