Different hand mudras




Anjali MudraGesture of reverenceOffering; PrayerPalms touching, fingers pointing upward. May be placed in front of the sternum, the forehead, or overhead.
Dhyana MudraPsychic gesture of meditationUpturned hands overlapping each other, usually right on top of left, with the thumbs touching.
Vāyu MudraPsychic gesture of airTip of index finger on the ball of the thumb, with thumb over the bent finger. Other three fingers are extended.
Shunya Mudra (or Shuni Mudra)Psychic gesture of void or emptyMiddle finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended. Sometimes, tip of the bent finger on the ball of the thumb.
Prithvi MudraPsychic gesture of earthRing finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended.
Varuna MudraPsychic gesture of RainLittle finger bent, with thumb over it. Other three fingers are extended.
Shakti MudraPsychic gesture of powerTips of little and ring fingers of both hands touching, with middle and index fingers folded. Sometimes, thumb folded towards the palm.
Hakini MudraHand-steepling or finger-tenting: joining matching fingertips of right and left hands.[3]
Prāna MudraPsychic gesture to activate life force energyTips of little finger and ring fingers touch thumb. Other two fingers are extended.[4]
Apāna MudraPsychic gesture of life forceTips of middle and ring fingers touch thumb. Other two fingers are extended.
Poorna Mudra / Brahma MudraGesture of full breathThumb tucked in, placed at the base of the fingers. Remaining fingers curled over thumb, forming a fist. Hands are then tucked under the navel area, with fingers facing upwards, and back of the fingers touching.
Gyana Mudra / Chin MudraPsychic gesture of knowledgeTip of index finger touches thumb, hand upturned. Other three fingers are extended.
Jnana Mudra / Chin MudraPsychic gesture of consciousnessTip of index finger touches thumb, hand overturned. Other three fingers are extended.
Adi MudraThe first gesture (as held by a new born baby)Thumb tucked in, placed at the base of the fingers. Remaining fingers curled over thumb, forming a fist.
Chinmaya MudraPervaded by consciousness mudrāTip of thumb and index finger touching. Other three fingers are folded.
Yoni MudraAttitude of the womb or sourceHands touching by the tips of thumbs and index fingers. Other six fingers are either interlaced or folded and pressed together.
Bhairav MudraFierce or terrifying attitudeUpturned hands overlapping each other, usually right on top of left.
Hridaya MudraHeart gestureIndex finger bent under the thumb. Middle and ring finger touching tip of thumb. Little finger extended.
Vishnu MudraHand gesture of Lord VishnuThumb, ring and little finger extended. Index and middle finger folded and touching pad of thumb.
Granthita MudraKnot gestureThumb and index fingers of each hand touch at tips and are interlaced, other fingers are interlaced and folded at the knuckles.
Mahasir MudraGreat head gestureDone with the right hand. Ring finger is curled into the palm. The tips of the index and middle finger touch the tip of the thumb. Little finger extended.





 

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