Utsanga

उत्सङ्ग

Sanskritut · saṅ · ga

Embrace — Mrigashirsha hands on the opposite upper arms

MudraBharatanatyamKuchipudiOdissi

Meaning

Utsanga is formed by crossing the arms and placing each hand, in Mrigashirsha, on the opposite upper arm. It shows an embrace, displaying armlets and shyness.

Also written: utsangam, utsanga hasta

Sources

https://archive.org/details/abhinayadarpanam029902mbp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mudras_(dance)
https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/hekr112.pdf

Related words

Samyuta Hastaसंयुत हस्तThe combined-hand gestures — formed with both hands together Mudraमुद्राA hand gesture that carries meaning.Mrigashirshaमृगशीर्षDeer's head — thumb and little finger extended 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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