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Kartari Swastika

कर्तरीस्वस्तिक
SanskritSay it: kar · ta · ree · swas · ti · ka
  • aa ee oo ē ō — long vowels: hold them twice as long

Crossed scissors — two Kartarimukha hands crossed at the wrists

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Kartari Swastika is formed by crossing two Kartarimukha hands at the wrists. It shows the branches of trees, hilltops and trees.

Also written: kartariswastika, kartari swastikam, kartarisvastika

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