Samyuta Hastas ( Double handed gestures)
1. Anjali
To denote salutation of a deity, to greet.
2. Kapota
To denote respectful agreement or acceptance.
3. Karkata
To denote joining, twisting or stretching of limbs.
4. Svastaka
To denote a crocodile.
5. Dola
To denote the beginning of Natya, infatuation, swooning, welcoming the beloved.
5. Puspaputa
To denote cluster of flowers, to take water or fruits, making an offering to Gods and to perform arati.
6. Utsanga
To denote embrace, coaching of boys, bashfulness, indicating ornaments on the arms.
7. Sivalinga
To denote the phallic symbol.
8. Katakavardhana
To denote coronation, worship and marriage
9. Kartarisvastika
To denote places, hilltops and trees.
10. Sakata
To denote a Demon.
11. Samkha
A denote a conch shell.
12. Chakra
To denote a chakra (wheel)
13. Samputa
To denote a box and used for covering things.
14. Pasa
To denote a fight or quarrel, a link or a chain.
15. Kilaka
To denote love and affection.
16. Matsya
To denote a fish.
17. Kurma
To denote a tortoise.
18. Varaha
To denote a boar.
19. Garuda
To denote garuda bird.
20. Nagabandha
To denote the nagabandha.
21. Khatva
To denote a bedstead and a litter.
22. Bherunda
To hold flowers at the time of making love, a pair love birds.