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Samyuta Hasta

संयुत हस्त
SanskritSay it: san · yu · ta has · ta

The combined-hand gestures — formed with both hands together

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Samyuta hastas are the gestures made with both hands. The Abhinaya Darpana's shloka names twenty-three, from Anjali to Bherunda; many teachers add Avahittha as a twenty-fourth. Most are built by joining or crossing single-hand gestures.

Also written: samyuta hastas, samyukta hasta, samyukta hastas, combined hand gestures, double hand gestures

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