Bharata Natyam
Elizabeth Kelly
Śakaṭa
Saṃyuta Hasta - Double Hand Gestures
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Śakaṭa (car): Bhramara hands with the thumb and middle finger extended.
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the gestures of Raksasas
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Śakaṭa. When the middle finger of the Bhramara bands is stretched it becomes Śakaṭa hand.
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This hand is often used in playing in the role of a Raksasa (demon),
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When the middle fingers and the thumbs of two Bhramara hastas are extended (stretched) it becomes Śakaṭa hasta.
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Śakaṭa hasta is generally used to denote the gestures of rakshasas (=demons).
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Nirrti: Nirrti is to hold Khatva and Sakata with her two hands.
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Raksasa: If the Sakata hands are held at the mouth the result will be the hands of a Raksasa.