Indian Hand Gestures - History & Heritage

The beautiful hand gestures expressed in Indian dances are a precious source of inspiration and creativity. They are known as Mudras (in the Sanskrit Language)

The Mudras which come from ancient times are full of rich meanings and history. They have been carefully passed on from generation to generation providing a wonderful way of communicating our moods and feelings.

There are 28 single handed and 24 double handed mystical and magical Mudras in the storytelling dance called Bharata Natyam.

Below, are some Mudras for you to try.

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(Photos by Larry Walker)