This DVD presents an introduction to the single (Asamyuta) and double-handed (Samyuta) gestures (Hastas and Mudras) that are used in classical dance, along with some of their more important applications. Also presented is an overview of the movements of the major and minor limbs of the body along with select applications.
The references for this production are taken from the Abhinaya Darpana and the Natya Shastra, and presented by well known artistes, Nrithya Jagannathan and N. Srikanth.