Ardhapataka
अर्धपताकSanskritSay it: ar · dha · pa · taa · ka
- bh, dh, gh… — the consonant with a breath of air after it
- aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long
Half flag — Tripataka with the little finger also bent
MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi
Meaning
Ardhapataka is formed from Tripataka by bending the little finger as well, so the index and middle fingers stay straight and together. It is used for leaves, a knife, a banner, a tower, the bank of a river and the number two.
Also written: ardha pataka, ardhapatakam