Garuda

गरुड

Sanskritga · ru · ḍa

ṭ ḍ — t and d with the tongue tip curled back

Garuda — two Ardhachandra hands with the thumbs locked

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Garuda is formed by placing two Ardhachandra hands palms down, side by side, with the thumbs linked, the fingers spread like wings. It shows Garuda, the eagle who carries Vishnu.

Also written: garuda hasta, garudam, eagle hand

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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 PatakaपताकाThe flag — the first hand gesture every student learns.Anjaliअञ्जलिJoined palms — salutation and reverence.Tripatakaत्रिपताकाThe three-part flag — pataka with the ring finger bent.

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