Pataka
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| Meaning | Flag |
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Pataka is one of the simplest and most versatile gestures in dance. The "flag hand" was applied to this mudra, when Brahma went to Parabrahma to salute him with his hand held to represent a flag and to symbolize victory.
Application
Used in many Indian dance styles, it can also be used to represent the following:
- Varivahay ("rain clouds")
- Bhana ("forest")
- Amaramandala ("heaven")
- Vayu ("wind")