Five single-hand gestures (Asamyukta Hastamudras) are Pataka, Tripataka, Shukatunda, Shikhara and Katakamukha. Each gesture carries symbolic meanings and is used in classical dance to express specific objects, emotions, actions or characters in storytelling.
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The text lists several single-hand gestures known as Asamyukta Hastamudras. Five examples include Pataka (flag), Tripataka (three parts of a flag), Shukatunda (parrot’s head), Shikhara (peak) and Katakamukha (link of a bracelet). Each of these mudras has symbolic meanings and specific applications in dance. For instance, Pataka represents clouds or blessings and Shikhara depicts a weapon. These hand gestures enrich the dance vocabulary, helping dancers convey emotions, actions and symbolic elements effectively.