Añjali Mudrā

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Añjali Mudrā (Sanskrit: अञ्जलि मुद्रा) is a hand gesture mainly associated with Indian religions and arts, encountered throughout Asia. It features in Indian classical dance such as Bharatanatyam, yoga practice, and forms part of the greeting namaste. Among the performing arts, Añjali mudrā is a form of non-verbal, visual communication to the audience. It is one of 24 saṃyukta mudrās of the Indian classical arts. There are several forms of the Añjali mudrā such as the brahmāñjali. The gesture is incorporated into many yoga asanas. The modern yoga pose praṇāmāsana (Sanskrit: प्रणामासन) involves standing upright, with the hands in Añjali mudrā. As a gesture, it is widely used as a sign of respect or a silent greeting in India and other parts of Asia. It is also used among East Asian Buddhists, Chinese religionists, Shintoists, and adherents of similar Asian traditions. The gesture is used as a part of prayer or for worship in many Indian religions and other Eastern religions. In sculpture...

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