Samyutha Hastas: Mudras in Bharatanatyam

 There are 24 Samyutha Hastas in Bharatanatyam. Here they are: 

1. Anjali (Salutation)

2. Kapotha (Pigeon)

3. Karkata (Crab)

4. Swastika (Cross)

5. Dola (Swing)

6. Pushpaputa (Flower basket)

7. Utsanga (Holding Flowers)

8. Shivalinga (Shiva lingam)

9. Katakaavadhana (Pair of Bracelets)

10. Karkatiswastika (Crossi)ng two scissors)

11. Shakata (Chariot Wheel

12. Shanka (Conch)

13. Chakra (Discus Wheel)

14. Samputa (Container)

15. Paasa (Rope/ Bond)

16. Keelaka (Axle)

17. Matsya (Fish)

18. Koorma (Tortoise)

19. Varaha (Wild Boar)

20. Garuda (Eagle)

21. Naagabandha (Coiled Serpent)

22. Khatva (Cot)

23. Bherunda (Divine Bird)

24. Aavahita (Secret)