What is the name for the gestures used in Bharatnatyam?

Types of Gestures in Bharatanatyam
Asamyuta Hastas: Single-hand gestures (using one hand).
Example: Pataka (flat hand), Ardhachandra (half moon).
Samyuta Hastas: Double-hand gestures (using both hands together).
Example: Anjali (hands joined in prayer), Shivalinga.
Purpose of Mudras
They are used to express emotions, tell stories, and symbolize objects or ideas.
Mudras form the language of Bharatanatyam, allowing dancers to communicate meaning beyond physical movement.
Combined with facial expressions (abhinaya) and body movements, they create the rich storytelling tradition of the dance.
So, the name for the gestures used in Bharatanatyam is Mudras (Hasta Mudras).