Abhinaya means “to lead toward” or “express.” In dance, it refers to the art of conveying emotions, expressions and narratives using gestures, facial expressions, body language and voice, enriching the performance with depth and meaning. Class 6 Visual Arts Kriti-I My ...
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The Trishula mudra, formed by raising the thumb, index and middle fingers, symbolizes a trident. It represents Lord Shiva’s weapon, the number three or concepts like past, present and future, adding symbolic depth to classical Indian dance. Class 6 Visual Arts ...
Indian Sign Language and hastamudras share similarities in using hand gestures to convey meanings. While hastamudras symbolize emotions, actions and objects in dance, Indian Sign Language serves as a practical communication tool for the hearing-impaired. Class 6 Visual Arts Textbook chapter ...
The Aalapadma mudra, where the fingers are spread wide apart, symbolizes a fully bloomed lotus. It represents beauty, the face or objects like fruits. This gesture enhances dance performances by adding elegance and symbolic richness to storytelling. Class 6 NCERT Arts ...
The Hamsapaksha mudra, formed by separating the thumb from the four fingers, is used to depict actions like brushing, tying or showing physical effort. It adds realism and symbolic meaning to classical Indian dance performances. Class 6 NCERT Arts Chapter 12 ...