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Arala

अराल
SanskritSay it: a · raa · la
  • aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long

Bent — Pataka with the index finger curved

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Arala is formed from Pataka by curving the index finger, the other fingers held straight. It shows drinking poison or nectar, and a violent wind.

Also written: aralam, arala hasta

Sources

Related words

Asamyuta Hastaअसंयुत हस्तThe single-hand gestures — twenty-eight in the Abhinaya DarpanaMudraमुद्राA hand gesture that carries meaning.PatakaपताकाThe flag — the first hand gesture every student learns.Shukatundaशुकतुण्डParrot's beak — Arala with the ring finger also bentAnjaliअञ्जलिJoined palms — salutation and reverence.Tripatakaत्रिपताकाThe three-part flag — pataka with the ring finger bent.

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