Hasta Mudra (Hand Gestures) for nritta

Mudras are basically of two types -
Asamyukta Hasta (or Asamyuta) (Single Hand Gestures)
Samyukta Hasta (or Samyuta) (Double Hand Gestures)
The Natyashastra mentions 28 Mudras. There are four new Mudras added to this list. These Hand Gestures are a Part of Angika Abhinaya. I shall be explaining each of these Mudras with reference to the shlokas of Abhinayadarpana.
There are 4 new gestures added to this list - Kataka, Vyagraha, Ardhasuchi and Palli

Each of these gestures can be used for a variety of purposes in the dance. The uses of each Hasta are mentioned in a "Shlok" or "Hymn" and we call in "Viniyoga".

Sr. Name – English Name –  Meaning
 1 Pataaka :                Flag
 2 Tripataaka :            3 Parts of the Flag
 3 Ardhapataaka :       Half Flag
 4 Kartarimukha :        Scissors
 5 Mayura     :             Muh-yoo-ra Peacock
 6 Ardhachandra :       Half Moon
 7 Araala :                  Peak of mountain * (to verify)
 8 Shukatunda :          Parrot’s Head
 9 Mushthi :                Fist
 10 Shikhara :             Mountain Peak
 11 Kapitta :               Goodness of wealth * (to verify)
 12 Katakaamukha :   Crab
 13 Suchi :                  Needle
 14 Chandrakalaa :     Waxing Moon
 15 Padmakosha :       Lotus Bud
 16 Sarpashirsha :       Snake’s Hood
 17 Mrigashirsha :       Deer’s Head
 18 Simhamukha :       Lion’s Face
 19 Kaangula :            Water Lily
 20 Alapadma :           Flowering Lotus
 21 Chatura :              Clever
 22 Bhramara :            Bee
 23 Hamsaasya :         Head of Swan
 24 Hansapakshika :   Wing of Swan
 25 Sandamsha :        Tongs
 26 Mukula :              Flower Bud
 27 Tamrachuda :       Cock
 28 Trishula :              Trident
 29 Ardhasuchi :         Half Needle
 30 Vyaagraha :          Tiger
 31 Palli :                    Knot
 32 Katakaa :             Retsing place