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Mudras of Indian Dance
The most common mudras from Indian Dance which represent animals, plants, and other things from the natural world.
Arala Mudra
Seal of the Bent Hand Hold hand with palm facing forward all fingers gathered alongside each other with middle joint of index finger bent at a right angle. Denotes:
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Ardhachandra Mudra
Seal of Half Moon Hold hand with palm flat and facing forward, fingers active. Reach thumb out at a right angle Denotes:
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Ardhapataka Mudra
Seal of the Half Flag Hold hand with palm facing forward, thumb tucked beside base of index finger, middle joint of ring and little fingers bent at a right angle. Denotes:
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Avahita Mudra
Seal of Holding Turn palms upwards with fingers stretched apart with little finger toward side of palm and other fingers fanned out evenly away from each other. Hold hands with palms facing up and right wrist crossed over the left. Denotes:
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Bherunda Mudra
Seal of Two Birds Curl middle, ring and pinkie fingers into palm and press thumb nail into pad of index finger. Denotes:
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Chakra Mudra III
Seal of the Wheel Hold hands with palms open and thumbs at a right angle from index finger. Hold right palm in front of shoulder facing froward, fingers pointing up. Hold left palm facing inward against right palm, left fingers face the right and left thumb points upward; base of left hand is just above where right thumb extends. Denotes:
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Chatura Mudra
Seal of the Jackal Touch side of thumb to base of ring finger. Bend base joint of middle, ring and pinkie finger at right angle keeping fingers together, extend pinkie finger straight. Denotes:
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Dola Mudra
Seal of Swing Cross right wrist over left with wrists limp and hands relaxed. Denotes:
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Garuda Mudra II
Seal of the Eagle Cross wrists in with palms facing the chest with right closest to body, Hook thumbs and keep fingers gathered together. Denotes:
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Hamsapaksha Mudra
Seal of the Swan's Wing Hold hand with palm facing down, fold index, middle, and ring finger at a right angle at the first joint, extend pinkie finger upward. Denotes:
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Hamsaya Mudra
Seal of the Swan's Face Join pads of index finger and thumb together while fanning out other extended fingers. Denotes:
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Hamsi Mudra
Seal of the Containing the Spirit Touch the tips of middle, ring and little fingers with the thumb extending the index finger. Hold with palm facing forward. Benefits:
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Kangula Mudra II
Seal of the Hand Curl ring finger into center of palm and extend remaining fingers and thumb. Denotes:
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Kapittha Mudra II
Seal of the the Wood Apple Curl middle, ring, and little fingers into center of palm; press tip of thumb into pad of index finger. Denotes:
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Karkata Mudra
Seal of the Crab Hold hands with palms facing down and loosely interlace the extended fingers keeping palms apart. Denotes:
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Kartarimukha Mudra I
Seal of the Arrow Face Hold hand with palm facing forward and index and middle fingers extended in a V, touch tips of thumb, ring, and little fingers together. Denotes:
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Kartarimukha Mudra II
Seal of the Arrow Face Hold hand with palm facing forward, bend base of little and ring fingers at a right angle, extend the index and middle fingers in a V shape, press thumb to side of index finger. Denotes:
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Kartarisvastika Mudra
Seal of the Crossed Arrows Touch tips of thumbs, ring, and little fingers together while extending index and middle fingers in a V shape. Cross wrists with palms facing body, right hand closest to body, Denotes:
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Katakamukha Mudra I
Seal of the Link in a Chain Touch pad of thumb to middle crease of index and middle fingers, extend ring and little fingers upward. Denotes:
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Katakamukha Mudra II
Seal of the Link in a Chain Curl ring and little fingers into center of palm, touch pad of thumb to middle crease of index and middle fingers. Denotes:
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Katakamukha Mudra III
Seal of the Link in a Chain Press tip of the thumb against pad of index finger, point middle finger downward and extend ring and little fingers. Denotes:
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Katakavardhana Mudra
Seal of the Link of Increase Touch pad of thumb to middle crease of index and middle fingers, extend ring and little fingers upward. Cross wrists in front of chest with right hand closest to body, palms facing outward. Denotes:
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Khatva Mudra
Seal of the Square Touch pads of thumb to pads of middle and ring fingers, extend index and little fingers. Hold hands with middle and ring fingers together and point extend fingers downward. Denotes:
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Kilaka Mudra II
Seal of the Bond Hold index, middle, and ring finger nails down with thumb pad. Hook little fingers together with right palm facing up and left facing down. Denotes:
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Kurma Mudra II
Seal of the Tortise Gently clasp palms together in front of abdomen with left palm facing up and right palm facing down; wrap index, middle, and ring fingers around opposite hand; extend thumbs and little fingers outward. Denotes:
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Kurma Mudra III
Seal of the Tortise Curl index, middle and ring fingers into palms extending thumbs and little fingers. Hold left palm facing up and right facing down and bring thumbs, backs of knuckles, and little fintertips together. Denotes:
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Mayura Mudra I
Seal of the Peacock Touch tip ring finger to thumb and hold hand at shoulder with palm facing forward and other fingers straight. Denotes:
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Mayura Mudra II
Seal of the Peacock Hold left hand at shoulder with fingers spread wide and palm facing forward. Touch tip right ring finger to thumb and hold right hand in front of left with palm facing forward. Denotes:
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Nagabandha Mudra
Seal of Serpent Lock Cross wrists with right closest to chest, keeping fingers close together, curl them slightly to resemble the hood of a cobra, palms face away from each other. Denotes:
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Padmakosha Mudra
Seal of the Lotus Bud Hold palm upwards with finger tips and thumb almost touching, fingers slightly curved and palm hollow. Denotes:
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Pasha Mudra
Seal of the Noose Press pad of thumbs to nails of middle, ring and little fingers. Hook curled index fingers together with left palm facing upward and right palm facing downward. Denotes:
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Pataka Mudra
Seal of the Flag Hold palm at shoulder with fingers extended and pointing upwards. Denotes:
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Samdamsha Mudra
Seal of Stinging Hold palm upwards with finger tips and thumb almost touching, fingers slightly curved and palm hollow. Hold palm facing outward. Open and close fingers a few times. Denotes:
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Sarpashirsha Mudra
Seal of the Serpent's Head Hold hand with palm facing forward rounding fingers slightly to form the head of a cobra. Denotes:
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Shakata Mudra II
Seal of the Cart Curl index finger into base of thumb, extending other fingers. Touch tips of thumbs and middle fingers together with palms facing forward. In dance, the hands begin together and then are separated and moved toward the sides of the head. Denotes:
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Shikhara Mudra
Seal of Mountain Peak Curl index, middle, ring and little fingers into palm, keep thumbs extended and pointed upwards. Denotes:
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Shukatunda Mudra
Seal of the Parrot's Beak Hold hand with palm facing forward, Fold middle joint of index and ring finger at a right angle, extend middle and little fingers, keep thumb along side palm. Denotes:
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Simhamukha Mudra
Seal of Lion's Face Touch pad of thumb to first joint crease of middle and ring fingers, extend index and little fingers upwards. Denotes:
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Svastika Mudra
Seal of the Cross Hold hands palms flat and fingers and thumbs alongside each other, cross wrists in front of heart with right hand closest to body, palms facing inward. Denotes:
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Tamrachuda Mudra
Seal of the Rooster Hold middle, ring and little finger nails down with pad of thumb, hold index finger curled and palms face forward. Denotes:
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Tripataka Mudra
Seal of the Three Flags Hold hand beside shoulder with palm facing forward and with fingers pointing upwards; fold middle joint of ring finger at a right angle. Denotes:
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Utsanga Mudra
Seal of the Embrace Cross wrists with palms facing body right closest to body. Right Hand: Create Chatura mudra by touching side of thumb to base of ring finger. Bend base joint of middle, ring and pinkie finger at right angle keeping fingers together, extend pinkie finger straight. Left Hand: Create Arala mudra by holding hand with palm facing forward all fingers gathered alongside each other with middle joint of index finger bent at a right angle. Denotes:
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Varaha Mudra I
Seal of the Boar Cover the back of the left hand with the right palm, fold base of index, middle and ring fingers downward; extend pinkie fingers forward and thumbs out to sides. Denotes:
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Varaha Mudra II
Seal of the Boar Cross wrists in front of chest with right closest to body pressing backs of hands together; hook thumbs and little fingers; keep other fingers together and curl them slightly away from each other. Denotes:
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CITED REFERENCES:
- MfHaT - "Mudras for Healing and Transformation", Le Page, Joseph and Lillian, 2013, Integrative Yoga Therapy
- MHP - "Mudras and Health Perspectives", Chiplunkar, Suman K., 2008, Abhijit Prakashan
- MoI - "Mudras of India", Carrol, Cain and Revital, 2012, Singing Dragon (MoI)
- MtSS - "Mudra the Sacred Secret", Aurora, Indu, 2015, Yogsadhna & Indu Aurora
- MYiYH - "Mudras: Yoga in Your Hands", Hirschi, Gertrud, 2000, Red Wheel/Weiser
- tHPoM - "The Healing Power of Mudras", Menen, Rajendar, 2004, Singing Dragon
- Photography, visualizations, and affirmations by Cheryl Fenner Brown (c) 2020