In Bharatanatyam, the Classical Indian Dance performed by Lord Nataraja. Approximately, 55 root mudras (hand/finger gestures) in Bharatanatyam are used to communicate specific ideas, events, actions, or creatures in which 32 require only one hand, and are classified as `Asamyukta Hasta’, along with 23 other primary mudras which require both hands and are classified as ‘Samyukta Hasta. 

These Hasta Mudras are used to portray stories of Indian where Gods & Goddesses, as well as various characters, elements of nature, creatures, animals, emotions, and relationships within a story. Find the list of Asamyuta Hasta (Single Handed Gestures) & Samyuta Hasta (Double Handed Gestures) used in Bharatanatyam.