varada mudra
वरदमुद्रा varada-mudrāThe gesture of boon-giving and charity (dana): the downturned hand, palm outward and fingers pointing to the earth. On a standing deity it commonly pairs with abhaya, the lower left hand giving the boon while the lower right removes fear.
Where this term appears
- How to Read a Murti Deities
A hand held palm out with the fingers pointing down is the varada mudra , the gesture of giving, of boons and grace flowing to the devotee.
- What are Mudras? Lineages
The downturned hand, palm out and fingers pointing to the earth, is varada mudra , the gesture of boon-giving, of dana or charity.