Anjalimudra
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In the context of Hinduism, Anjalimudra (that is, the two handfuls), is a hand pose, of greeting and adoration in which both hands are clasped together, and palms are kept touching each other, also clasped together and held near the chest. It is characteristics of subordinate deities, attendants of gods (of Hindus), Rishis and devotees. The Indian gesture of Namaskar developed from Anjalimudra.
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- Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola
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