Himalayan Art Resources

Subject: Hand Gestures (Uncommon)

Hand Gestures Main Page

Subjects, Topics & Types:
- Deity Gestures
- Teachers & Siddha Gestures

Deities: Miscellaneous Gesture:
- Vajradhara - vajra embrace gesture
- Humkara - humkara gesture
- Bhutadamara Vajrapani - subduing demons gesture
- Green Tara - protection gesture
- Avalokiteshvara, Chaturbhuja - prayer, respectful (anjali) gesture
- Left Hand Over Right (Bon)
- Others...

Video: Mudras & Hand Gestures

Teachers & Siddhas: Miscellaneous Gestures:
- Jalandhara (flaming, or dakini gesture)
- Jatson Nyingpo
- Karma Pakshi
- Marpa
- Milarepa
- Padampa Sanggye
- Shri Simha (pointing or wrathful gesture)
- Tangtong Gyalpo
- Virupa (pointing or wrathful gesture)
- Unusual Gestures (Miscellaneous)
- Others...

Jeff Watt, July 29th, 2010 [updated 5-2017, 1-2020]

(The images below are only a selection of examples from the links above).