Anjalimudra, Añjalimudrā, Anjali-mudra: 1 definition
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Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesAñjalimudrā (अञ्जलिमुद्रा) or simply Añjali refers to one of the various hand-poses (hastas or mudrās) defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Añjalimudrā signifies salutation and adoration. In this saṃyuta hand-pose the open hands are placed side-by-side and slightly hollowed with the hands are clasped together with the palms touching together. Añjalimudrā held close to the chest is called hṛdaya-añjali.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Partial matches: Mudra, Anjali.
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