Hand Gestures (Nritta hastas or Hasta Bhedas)

In Bharatanatyam, hand gestures are divided into two categories:

 

> Asamyukta Hasta – That which is done with one hand or single hand gestures. They are 28 in number.

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> Samyukta Hasta – That which is done using both hands or double hand gestures. They are 23 in number.