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There are 24 Basic Mudras (hand gestures) in the
"Hasthalakshana Deepika", the book of hand gestures,
which Kathakali is followed.
Asamyutha Mudras - that is shown using single hand
Samyutha Mudras - mudras shown in double hands
Considering all these Mudras and their seperations
there are totally 470 symbols used in Kathakali.
(The details of each Mudra are given down) Due to
internal feuds and political rivalry between them,
the Zamorin refused to send the performers and
insulted with the remarks.
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1. Pathaaka (Flag) |
2. Mudraakhyam |
3. Katakam (Golden Bangle) |
4. Mushti |
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5. Kartharee Mukham (Scissor's sharp
point) |
6. Sukathundam (Parrot's peek) |
7. Kapidhakam (The fruit of a tree) |
8. HamsaPaksham (Swan's wing) |
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9. Sikharam (Peak) |
10. Hamsaasyam (Swan's peek) |
11. Anjaly (Folded hands in
Salutation) |
12. Ardhachandram (Half moon) |
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13. Mukuram (Mirror) |
14. Bhramaram (Beetle) |
15. Soochimukham (Needle's sharp
point) |
16. Pallavam (Sprout |
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17. Thripathaaka (Flag with three
colours) |
18. Mrigaseersham (Deer's head) |
19. Sarpasirassu (Serpant's head) |
20. Vardhamanakam (Seedling) |
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21. Araalam (Curved) |
22. Oornanabham (Spider) |
23. Mukulam (Bud) |
24. Katakaamukham |
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