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
Krishna with his flute
Balabhadra
Arrow
Show the mudras seen in the photo and look at the sharp end of the arrow.
Gold
Move the mudras as if rubbing each other.
Blue Lotus
Crown
Chariot
Assisted by Sreekanth Janardhanan
Photo Courtesy: Natanakairali Archives
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