Swastika Hasta

स्वस्तिक

Sanskritswas · ti · ka

Crossed — two Pataka hands crossed at the wrists

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Swastika is formed by crossing two Pataka hands at the wrists. It shows a crocodile (makara), and the same crossing of other hands gives several further combined gestures.

Also written: swastika hasta, swastikam, svastika, svastika hasta

Sources

Related words

Samyuta Hastaसंयुत हस्तThe combined-hand gestures — formed with both hands together Kartari Swastikaकर्तरीस्वस्तिकCrossed scissors — two Kartarimukha hands crossed at the wrists Mudraमुद्राA hand gesture that carries meaning.PatakaपताकाThe flag — the first hand gesture every student learns.Katakavardhanaकटकावर्धनLink of increase — two Katakamukha hands crossed at the wrists Nagabandhaनागबन्धEntwined serpents — two Sarpashirsha hands crossed at the wrists

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