mudra

noun

mu·​dra mə-ˈdrä 

: one of the symbolic hand gestures used in religious ceremonies and dances of India and in yoga

Examples of mudra in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This mudra that mirrors the wheel of dharma is known as the dharmachakramudra. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 June 2026

On each platform sits a Buddha in the classic Bhumisparsha mudra position. — Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian, 21 Nov. 2019

Its open palm faces outward in the abhaya (have no fear) mudra, a Buddhist hand gesture to evoke reassurance. — Alexandra Marvar, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2019

Namaste is a greeting that includes a gesture, called anjali mudra or pranamasana, which has roots that stem from Hinduism. — Adria Hyde, chicagotribune.com, 23 Sep. 2019

Layavinyasa School of Dance and Music, led by Sarada Nori Akella, will demonstrate Kuchipudi dance, including the hand gestures, or mudras, rhythmic patterns, and facial expressions used in this dance form. — courant.com, 21 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit mudrā

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mudra

• sudra