Bharata Natyam
Elizabeth Kelly
Udveṣṭitālapadma
Saṃyuta Hasta - Double Hand Gestures
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Udveṣṭitālapadma: Alapadma hands are held on the chest and twisted upwards. Patron deity Sakti.
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husband, humble words, the breasts, full-blown lotus, saying “I am beloved”, conversation, indicating desires.
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Holding two Alapadma hastas on the chest, and twisting them upwards, is Udwēsṭitālapadma hasta. Its presiding deity is Sakti.
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This hasta is used to denote husband, humble words, the breasts, full-blown lotus, saying 'I am passionate', expressing prowess and indicating desires.