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 Kuchipudi has a well-defined grammar and every essay of human expression is covered in the comprehensive treatise written by Bharatamuni. Swami Siddhendra Yogi has culled out the grammar of Natyashastra and defined the grammar of this classical
form.
Kuchipudi follows the Natyashastra more than any other dance form in
India.
The expression has been simplified to ensure wider reach of the audience and thereby making Kuchipudi a popular dance form. |
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| (Gestures of single or non-combined hand) |
Hastaabhinaya
(Gestures of the Hands) |
ANGUSTHA: THUMB
FINGER
TARJANI: FORE FINGER
MADHYMA: MIDDLE FINGER
ANAMIKA: RING FINGER
KANISHTHA: LITTLE FINGER
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| “PATAKASTRIPATAKASCHA TATHA VAI KARTARIMUKHAHA |
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| ARDHACHANDRO HYARALASCHA SUKATUNDASTATHAIVA CHA |
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| MUSHTISCHA SIKHARASCHA KAPITHAHAKATAKAMUKHAHA |
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| SUCHIASYAH PADMAKOSHASCHA TATHA VAI SARPASIRSHAKAHA |
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| MRIGASIRSHAH PARO GNEYO HASTABHINAYAYOKTRIBHIHI |
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| LANGULO HELAPADMASCHA CHATURO BHRAMARASTATHA |
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| HAMSASYO HAMSAPAKSHASCHA SAMDAMSO MUKULASTATHA |
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| URNANABHA TAMRACHUDAHA CHATURVIMSADIME KARAHA” |
There are 24 types of Asamyuta Hastas. They are :
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