We have been explaining the Pataka Samyutha hastas (combined hands) and Asamyutha Hastas. (Single-Hand Usages) in the past few parts of the series in ‘The Occult Origins of Mohiniyattam’. Before moving on to other subjects, I am explaining a few more mudras and how they are notated.

Forehead

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Messenger

Sandbank

TenderLeaf

(The fluttering movements of the fingers will be very small).
Now the Pataka asamyutha hastha usages are over.

Assisted by Sreekanth Janardhanan
Photo Courtesy: Natanakairali Archives

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Nirmala Paniker

Guru Nirmala Paniker is a danseuse, choreographer and researcher of repute. She established Natanakaisiki, the dance research and training wing of Natanakairali.

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