Bharata Natyam
Elizabeth Kelly
Kalihasta
Nṛttahastas - Dance hands (single and combined)
Descriptions and Meanings
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When two forefingers of suci hands are joined obliquely at the middle-joint and are slightly bent, it is known as the kalihasta hand [gesture].
Meaning:
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It is used in quarrel, fighting, envy and in pointing at an enemy. Some say that dvisikhara is done by joining two hands in sikhara.