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    The Occult Origins of Mohiniyattam – 83

    Nirmala PanikerBy Nirmala PanikerMarch 1, 2023
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    We discussed some of the Asamyutha Mudras(Single hand gestures) in the last part of this series. Here we are discussing gestures with two hands and their notations.

    Kataka

    First hold the fingers in the Mudrakhya posture that is, touch the tip of the thumb with the tip of the fore-finger. Then touch the bottom line of the thumb with the tip of the middle finger

    The following are a few selected double-handed usages: Vishnu, Krishna, Balabhadra, Arrow, Gold, Blue Lotus, Crown and Chariot.

    Katakam (Double handed usages)

    Vishnu

    Should start – by holding hands in obeisance with Anjali Mudra

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Vishnu.jpg
    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Vishnu Notation.jpg

    Krishna with his flute

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Sreekrishnan.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Sreekrishnan Notation.jpg

    Balabhadra

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Balabhadran.jpg

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Balabhadran Notations.jpg

    Arrow

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Arrow.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Arrow Notation.jpg

    Show the mudras seen in the photo and look at the sharp end of the arrow.

    Gold

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Gold.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Gold Notation.jpg

    Move the mudras as if rubbing each other.

    Blue Lotus

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Blue Lotus.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Blue Lotus Notation.jpg

    Crown

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Crown.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Crown Notation.jpg

    Chariot

    C:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Chariot.jpgC:\Users\Admin\Desktop\IAR\Occult 83\Chariot Notation.jpg

    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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      1. C G Prince on March 2, 2023 11:34 pm

        Mystical or supernatural aspects may be the root of OCCULT origins…

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