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Alapadma mudra is one of the many hand gestures used by performing artists to | 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 for the following: | This gesture can also be used for the following: | ||
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Alapadma mudra, according to legend, originated from a story about Shri 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 for 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