From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hasta Kosha
Hasta Kosha
Indian classical dances use hand gestures to communi- , Shukathunda , Kapithaka , Hamsapaksha , Sikhara ,
cate ideas. The classical sign language using mainly the Hamsasya , Anjali , Ardhachandra , Mukura , Bhramara
palms of both hands evolved thousands of years ago. The , Suchimukha , Pallava , Thripathaka , Mrigaseersha ,
most comprehensive classical text for sign language is Sarpasirassu , Vardhamanaka , Araala , Oornanabha ,
Hastalakshana Deepika This text in Sanskrit written by Mukula , and Katakamugha. Kudiyattam and Kathakali
an unknown author describes 24 basic signs and various are two classical danceforms which use these signs or
words denoted with them. The basic signs or mudrass are Mudras extensively.
Pathaka , Mudrakhya , Kataka , Mushti , Karthareemugha
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