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'''Alapadma'''mudra, according to legend, originated from a story about Krishna as a child, in which he stole butter and milk. ==Application== Alapadma mudra is one of the many hand gestures used by performing artists to express a specific action or emotional state. This gesture can also be used to depict the following: * Viraha (yearning for the beloved)* Mukura (mirror)* Tataka (pond or lake)* Udra-thakopa (great anger)* Shakata (cart)* fresh ghee* sweets* ball* dancing* palace* cluster of flowers
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