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Which hand gesture is used to express goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati?
Which hand gesture is used to express goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati?
- Kapitha (correct)
- KataKaMukh
- Chandrakala
- Suchi
Which hand gesture is used to express wearing a necklace and offering Betel leaves?
Which hand gesture is used to express wearing a necklace and offering Betel leaves?
- Chandrakala
- PadmaKosh
- Suchi
- KataKaMukh (correct)
Which hand gesture is used to express number one and to indicate Lord Vishnu?
Which hand gesture is used to express number one and to indicate Lord Vishnu?
- Chandrakala
- PadmaKosh
- Suchi (correct)
- Kapitha
Which hand gesture is used to express moon and Lord Shiva's crown?
Which hand gesture is used to express moon and Lord Shiva's crown?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express bloomed lotus and circular movement?
Which mudra is used to express bloomed lotus and circular movement?
Which mudra is used to express stomach and offerings to God?
Which mudra is used to express stomach and offerings to God?
Which mudra is used to express a small quantity or to request a small thing?
Which mudra is used to express a small quantity or to request a small thing?
Which mudra is used to express eyes, oil, ghee, and aesthetic pleasure?
Which mudra is used to express eyes, oil, ghee, and aesthetic pleasure?
Which mudra is used to express climbing and making bridge?
Which mudra is used to express climbing and making bridge?
Which mudra is used to express fruit, ball, and to eat?
Which mudra is used to express fruit, ball, and to eat?
Which mudra is used to express women, cheek, and playing Veena?
Which mudra is used to express women, cheek, and playing Veena?
Which mudra is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow?
Which mudra is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow?
Which mudra is used to express grapefruit, bells, and big bells?
Which mudra is used to express grapefruit, bells, and big bells?
Which mudra is used to express a swan and something beautiful?
Which mudra is used to express a swan and something beautiful?
Which mudra is used to express leaf, number three, and trident?
Which mudra is used to express leaf, number three, and trident?
Which mudra is used to express drawing a bow slowly and applying scent?
Which mudra is used to express drawing a bow slowly and applying scent?
Which mudra is used to express milking cows and a girl holding a flower?
Which mudra is used to express milking cows and a girl holding a flower?
Which mudra is used to express the moon and Lord Shiva's crown?
Which mudra is used to express the moon and Lord Shiva's crown?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express the hood of a snake?
Which mudra is used to express bloomed lotus and circular movement?
Which mudra is used to express bloomed lotus and circular movement?
Which mudra is used to express grapefruit, bells, and big bells?
Which mudra is used to express grapefruit, bells, and big bells?
Which mudra is used to express leaf, number three, and trident?
Which mudra is used to express leaf, number three, and trident?
Which mudra is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow?
Which mudra is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow?
Which mudra is used to express women, cheek, and playing Veena?
Which mudra is used to express women, cheek, and playing Veena?
Which hand gesture is used to express number one and to indicate Lord Vishnu?
Which hand gesture is used to express number one and to indicate Lord Vishnu?
Which mudra is used to express fruit, ball, and to eat?
Which mudra is used to express fruit, ball, and to eat?
Which mudra is used to express climbing and making bridge?
Which mudra is used to express climbing and making bridge?
Which mudra is used to express eyes, oil, ghee, and aesthetic pleasure?
Which mudra is used to express eyes, oil, ghee, and aesthetic pleasure?
Which hand gesture is used to express goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati?
Which hand gesture is used to express goddesses Laxmi and Saraswati?
Which mudra is used to express stomach and offerings to God?
Which mudra is used to express stomach and offerings to God?
Kapitha mudra is used to express wearing a necklace and offering Betel leaves.
Kapitha mudra is used to express wearing a necklace and offering Betel leaves.
KataKaMukh mudra is used to express moon, face, and Lord Shiva's crown.
KataKaMukh mudra is used to express moon, face, and Lord Shiva's crown.
Suchi mudra is used to express the number one and to think.
Suchi mudra is used to express the number one and to think.
Chandrakala mudra is used to express the hood of a snake.
Chandrakala mudra is used to express the hood of a snake.
Kangul is used to express bird, coconut, and grapefruit.
Kangul is used to express bird, coconut, and grapefruit.
Hansasyya is used to express a swan, something beautiful, and writing or drawing artistically.
Hansasyya is used to express a swan, something beautiful, and writing or drawing artistically.
SimhaMukh is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow.
SimhaMukh is used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow.
Chatura is used to show a small quantity or to request a small thing.
Chatura is used to show a small quantity or to request a small thing.
HansaPakshya is used to express making marks with the nail and male swan.
HansaPakshya is used to express making marks with the nail and male swan.
Trishul is used to express leaf, number three, and trident.
Trishul is used to express leaf, number three, and trident.
SarpaShirsh is used to express snake, low tone, and looking after animals.
SarpaShirsh is used to express snake, low tone, and looking after animals.
Mukula is used to express separation from beloved and circular movement.
Mukula is used to express separation from beloved and circular movement.
Bhramara is used to express eyes, oil, and the difference of casts.
Bhramara is used to express eyes, oil, and the difference of casts.
AlaPadma is used to express bird, anger, and height.
AlaPadma is used to express bird, anger, and height.
MrugShirsha is used to express women, playing Veena, and calling the beloved.
MrugShirsha is used to express women, playing Veena, and calling the beloved.
Sandanshya is used to express stomach, offerings to God, and number five.
Sandanshya is used to express stomach, offerings to God, and number five.
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Study Notes
Hand Gestures in Indian Dance
- Kapitha: Palm raised outward, 2nd, 3rd, and little fingers bent, 1st finger bent forward, and thumb bent to touch the tip of the 1st finger, used to express goddesses, milking cows, and holding flowers.
Expressing Various Entities
- KataKaMukh: Palm raised outward, 3rd and little fingers extended, 1st finger and thumb curved forward, used to express wearing a necklace, offering Betel leaves, and grinding paste.
- Suchi: Palm raised outward, 3rd and little fingers bent, 1st finger straight, and 2nd finger either straight or bent to touch the thumb, used to express number one, to think, and indicating Lord Vishnu.
- Chandrakala: Palm raised outward, 2nd, 3rd, and little fingers bent, 1st finger and thumb stretched apart, used to express the moon, face, and Lord Shiva's crown.
- PadmaKosh: Palm hallowed, facing outward, fingers bent, and little finger and thumb moved towards the bent fingers, used to express fruit, ball, and flower bud.
- SarpaShirsh: Palm hallowed, raised, and facing outward, fingers and thumb close together, used to express snake, low tone, and looking after animals.
- MrugShirsha: Palm raised outward, little finger extended, other fingers bent, and thumb bent backward, used to express women, cheek, fear, and argument.
- SimhaMukh: Palm raised outward, 1st and little fingers stretched, 2nd and 3rd fingers bent, and thumb touching their tips, used to express animals like rabbit, deer, and cow.
- Kangul: Palm raised outward, all fingers but the little finger touch at the tip, used to express grapefruit, bells, and small bangles.
- AlaPadma: Palm faced upward, hallowed, fingers spread out, and bent to form a petal-led circle, used to express bloomed lotus, fruit, and circular movement.
Expressing Various Actions
- Chatura: Palm faced outward, hallowed, fingers bent, and little finger extended, used to express a small quantity, to request a small thing.
- Bhramara: Used to express eyes, oil, ghee, and incense.
- Hansasya: Palm raised outward, little finger extended, 3rd finger extended but bent, and 1st and 2nd fingers bent forward, used to express a swan, something beautiful, and writing or drawing artistically.
- HansaPakshya: Palm raised outward, finger extended, and other 3 fingers bent forward, used to express climbing, making a bridge, and making marks with the nail.
- Sandanshya: Palm raised outward, 1st finger bent down, and other three fingers extended forward, used to express stomach, offerings to God, and wound.
- Mukula: Palm raised outward, four fingers bent forward, and thumb bent to touch the tip of the fingers.
- TamraChud: Palm raised outward, 3rd and little fingers bent, 1st finger bent, and thumb touching the 2nd finger, used to express cock, crane, and camel.
- Trishul: Palm raised outward, pinky bent, and held by the thumb, leaving the 3 middle fingers straight, used to express leaf, number three, and trident.
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Test your knowledge of Mudras in Indian classical dance with this quiz. Identify and learn about different hand gestures used to express various emotions, deities, and actions in traditional dance forms.
