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Chakra

चक्र

Sanskritcha · kra

Discus — two Ardhachandra hands crossed palm to palm

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Chakra is formed by placing two Ardhachandra hands across each other, palms meeting. It shows a wheel or discus, such as Vishnu's.

Also written: chakra hasta, chakram, cakra, discus

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Related words

Samyuta Hastaसंयुत हस्तThe combined-hand gestures — formed with both hands together Mudraमुद्राA hand gesture that carries meaning.Ardhachandraअर्धचन्द्रHalf moon — Pataka with the thumb stretched out Samputaसम्पुटCasket — Chakra with the fingers curved like a lid Kurmaकूर्मTortoise — joined hands with the thumbs and little fingers bent PatakaपताकाThe flag — the first hand gesture every student learns.

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