slight flexion (in the standing pose of a figure)
hand suggestive of protection (cf. abhaya-mudra and abhaya-hasta)
a gesture granting freedom from fear – finger pointing (cf. abhaya)
hand-pose assuring protection (cf. abhaya); gesture of fearlessness, reassurance and protection offered by deity to devotee, with right hand displayed palm outwards and fingers raised
the pose of a warrior, with his right leg bent forward and left drawn back (cf. pratyalidha)
dance pose; ‘dance of bliss’ – associated with South Indian representations of Shiva Nataraja, especially processional bronze images
a gana with graceful flexion
bodily gryations in a dance pose
hands clasped in adoration
a pose of anjali with the palm of the hands joined together near the chest; ‘two handfuls’ – pose with hands clasped together in respectful greeting and adoration, characteristic of subordinate deities, attendant gods and devotees
hands in crescent moon-like form to hold fire
seated with both legs on the seat, one raised up and the other bent
seated with both legs on the seat, one raised up and the other bent
hand around one bent leg in meditative pose
meditative mode of seat with ardha-yogapatta
single hand in dance gesticulation
single hand in dance gesticulation
seated pose; alternatively, a kind of seat
multi-flexed pose
‘scared by snake’, a dance-pose suggesting movement away from a snake out of fear
(cf. bhusparsa); The attitude of ‘touching the earth’, calling her to witness of virtue of Gautama. In this hand-pose, the right hand is placed over the right knee. The hand, with palm inward, all fingers down, touches the lotus seat… Continue Reading →
(cf. bhumisparsa); The attitude of ‘touching the earth’, calling her to witness of virtue of Gautama. In this hand-pose, the right hand is placed over the right knee. The hand, with palm inward, all fingers down, touches the lotus seat… Continue Reading →
The hand pose that inspires awe. In this, the wrists are crossed in front of the chest. It is one of the mudras of Vajrapani.
This is the hand-pose of salutation. In this, the hand is held level with the head, with the palm facing up and all fingers fully extended. It is the mudra of Vasudhārā and Usnisavijaya.
a dance-pose, with the left foot slightly raised but still touching the ground; lit. clever
hand connoting knowledge; In this hand-pose, the tips of the thumb and the forefinger touch each other to form a circle, while the other fingers are kept open. The palm faces outwards. This is the hand-pose of teaching or exposition…. Continue Reading →
hand held straight like a stick (cf. kari-hasta and gaja-hasta)
The hand-pose of preaching the Law. It signifies the turning of the Wheel of Law. In this hand-pose, both the hands are held against the chest, the left hand covering the right. (cf. dharmachakrapravartana-mudra) It is the mudra of Gautama,… Continue Reading →
hand suggesting the first turning of the wheel of law by Buddha at Sārnāth (cf. dharmachakra)
meditation or hands in meditation; The attitude of meditation. In this hand-pose, both hands are placed on the lap, right hand on left, with the fingers fully extended and the palm facing upwards. Also called yoga-mudra or samadhi.
In this gesture of the hand, the palm of the right hand is placed in the palm of the left hand. Both hands rest on the crossed legs of the seated image. This is the hand gesture of meditation and… Continue Reading →
duoflex pose
hand held straight like a stick (see also danda-hasta and kari-hasta)
posture of the hand hanging down in the manner of the tail of a cow
In this hand-pose, a ring is formed by joining the thumb with the middle and ring fingers. The indes and little fingers are kept straight.
mode of hand suggestive in dance, single asamyuta or double samyuta (cf. mudra)
hands crossed
In this hand gesture, the tips of the middle or index finger and of the thumb are joined together and held near the chest, with the palm turned inward.
dance pose; classified and codified dance movements
hand held straight like a stick (see also danda-hasta and gaja-hasta)
a holding gesture; In this hand-pose the hand is kept level with the shoulder. The thumb and the ring finger form a ring and the index and middle fingers are kept straight up to look like the horn of a… Continue Reading →
In this hand-pose the hand is kept level with the shoulder. The thumb and the ring finger form a ring and the index and middle fingers are kept straight up to look like the horn of a deer, in which… Continue Reading →
the gesture of kartari; In this hand-pose the hand is kept level with the shoulder. The thumb and the ring finger form a ring and the index and middle fingers are kept straight up to look like the horn of… Continue Reading →
fingers of the hand held like a pair of scissors to hold an object; In this hand-pose the hand is kept level with the shoulder. The thumb and the ring finger form a ring and the index and middle fingers… Continue Reading →
a pose of holding between the closed fingers; In this hand-pose, the tips of the fingers are loosely joined to the thumb to form a ring. This is done with a view to inserting a fresh flower in the hand… Continue Reading →
the pose of hand in kataka; In this hand-pose, the tips of the fingers are loosely joined to the thumb to form a ring. This is done with a view to inserting a fresh flower in the hand of the… Continue Reading →
hand in an attitude of holding a lily; In this hand-pose, the tips of the fingers are loosely joined to the thumb to form a ring. This is done with a view to inserting a fresh flower in the hand… Continue Reading →
This is the pose of ease. The arm hangs loose and the hand is placed on the waist. Also called Katyavalambita.
pose in which the hand is held straight below the hip; This is the pose of ease. The arm hangs loose and the hand is placed on the waist. Also called Kati-hasta.
Kayotsarga means to give up one’s physical comfort and body movements, thus staying steady, either in a standing or other posture, and concentrating upon the true nature of the soul.
This is the gesture for sprinkling ambrosia. In this hand-pose are joined palm to palm, with the tips of the index fingers touching and turned down towards the vase containing nectar. It is the mudra of Nāmasangīti.
Oval in shape and is made of wood; it has the face and the feet of a tortoise
relaxed sitting posture with one leg pendant, the other bent at the knee
dance pose; graceful form
sitting posture with one leg folded at the hip, touching the thigh of the other, which hangs with the heels slightly raised above the pedestal which is touched only by the toe or a few fingers
a royal pose of sitting at ease; seated pose of ease like a king, with the right hand resting on the knee of the bent right leg
Contrived like a Makara, a seamonster
gesture of the hand; hand poses (cf. hasta)
This is the attitude of adoration or prayer. The two hands are kept close to the chest, touching palm to palm, in an attitude of prayer.
crossed legs
Lotus pose: a seated pose of ease with the legs crossed and feet resting on the thighs with the soles turned up; alternativly, the lotus shaped seat or pedestal and is generally used for worship (also padma-pitham)
legs bound in a strap for so they stay easily kept in a yogic meditation pose (cf. yoga-patta)
seated pose with legs locked over seat
warrior’s pose, the opposite of alidha
a posture in which the figure is shown without flexions of the body (see also abhanga, tribhanga)
The attitude of meditation. In this hand-pose, both hands are placed on the lap, right hand on left, with the fingers fully extended and the palm facing upwards. Also called yoga-mudra or dhyana.
straight pose with feet together
double hand in dance gesticulation
double hand in dance gesticulation
hand-pose in the attitude of teaching or exposition; In this hand-pose, the tips of the thumb and the forefinger touch each other to form a circle, while the other fingers are kept open. The palm faces outwards.
similar to abhaya
a pose like a hooded serpent
In this hand-pose, the tips of the fingers are loosely joined to the thumb to form a ring. This is done with a view to inserting a fresh flower in the hand of the icon every day. (cf. Kataka, Kataka-hasta… Continue Reading →
hand with pointing finger in terrifying attitude; In this hand-pose, the projected forefinger points to an object below.
seated at ease
dance poses
hand in attitude of threatening; In this hand-pose, the projected forefinger points to an object above. It is also used for warning or scolding someone.
The hand-pose of homage. The arm is kept level with the shoulder. The palm is turned in, and the fingers slightly bent and point towards the shoulders. This is the mudra of Namasangīti.
literally ‘triple-bent’; triflex (in the standing pose of a figure); consisting of three bows (neck, hips and knees) existing posture of a figure in the form of an ‘S’, she is considered graceful and sensual; exaggerated contrapposto
a pose of the leg tucked up on the seat
seated with a bent leg raised on the seat itself and the other dangling
This is the hand-pose of perfection. In this all the fingers are locked, palms together, with the thumbs and the index fingers touching at the tips, with the fingers extended upwards. It is the mudra of Gautama and Namasangīti.
This is symbolic of the Supreme and Eternal Buddha. The wrists are crossed at the chest and hold the vajra and ghanta (thunderbolt and bell).
The hand-pose which confers grace or boon. In this gesture of the hand, the palm of the hand with fingers extended downward, is held below the waist, as far as the hand can reach.; see varada, varada-hasta and varada-mudra
a hand lowered; palm forward, fingers pointing downwards; The hand-pose which confers grace or boon. In this gesture of the hand, the palm of the hand with fingers extended downward, is held below the waist, as far as the hand… Continue Reading →
hand-pose conferring a boon; The hand-pose which confers grace or boon. In this gesture of the hand, the palm of the hand with fingers extended downward, is held below the waist, as far as the hand can reach.; see vara
Hexagonal in shape and is used when offerings are to be made
hero’s seated pose with one leg on the other
also viśva-padmasana; double-petalled lotus pedestal
This hand-pose is indicative of astonishment and wonder. In the hand-gesture, the fore-arm is lifted and the palm turned inward with the fingers spread out in a circular manner to denote inquiry.
The mudra of argument. In this hand-pose, the thumb and index finger are joined to make a ring. All the other fingers are extended upwards.
hand gesture of explanation, especially associated with Shiva and his followers
hand-pose in the attitude of teaching or exposition; In this hand-pose, the tips of the thumb and the forefinger touch each other to form a circle, while the other fingers are kept open. The palm faces outwards.
In this gesture of the hand, the palm of the right hand is placed in the palm of the left hand. Both hands rest on the crossed legs of the seated image. This is the hand gesture of meditation and… Continue Reading →
a band-strip for binding the legs in a meditation pose (cf. paryanka-bandha)
meditative pose; alternativly, the octagonal shaped seat or pedestal; it is used for worship
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