Goa, July 19 -- In Indian spiritual and artistic traditions, mudras or hastas are symbolic hand gestures used in iconography, ritual, dance, and meditation. Each gesture conveys a specific meaning or represents a particular state of mind, deity, or philosophical concept. Below is a comprehensive list of significant mudras and their interpretations:

Gestures of Assurance, Reverence, and Meditation

Gestures of Teaching, Argument, and Exposition

Gestures of Offering, Boon, and Compassion

Gestures Linked to the Buddha and Deities

Gestures Conveying Emotions or Symbolism

Gestures Used in Iconography or Rituals

These mudras not only enrich spiritual practices but also serve as powerful storytelling tools in traditional Indian dance and s...