Hasta, which are wide postures of the arms and hands, and mudras are primarily incorporated into dance and performance art forms in India.
Hindu Dance and Dramatic Techniques are specialized in hand motions.
These generally represent particular meanings, convey emotions, intent, and are often seen as either of the two types of gestures used in combination in Hindu dance and theatre.
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