Bhakti Dance: Mudra Book

the crabname

mudra k a r k ata

Depicts the arrival of people, blowing a conshell and twisting of tree branches

the swingname

mudra d o l a

Used in dance to express eloquence, infatuation, fainting and excitement.

the offeringname

mudra p u s h pa p u ta

Acceptance of water and food; presenting an offering of ritual lamps.

the tortoisename

mudra k u r m a

Depicts the second avatar of Vishnu which is characterized as a Tortoise.

the crabname

mudra k a r k ata

The arrival of people; blowing on a conshell and depicts the twisting of a tree branch.

quarrelname

quarrelname

mudra pa s h a

Internal fights and quarrels; it also depicts a string or a noose.

lakshminame

mudra k a p i t ta Lakshmi is known to be the god-dess of fortune and wealth. Also used in depicting flowers.

saraswatiname

mudra k a p i t t h a

Saraswati is known to be the god-dess of learning. This mudra is also shown when holding a flower.