Following the basics in Grades 1 and 2, Grade 3 introduces specialized Mudras, including the Dasavathara and Navagraha Hastas. A. Dasavathara Mudras (10 Incarnations of Vishnu) Matsya Hasta (both hands). Kurma (Tortoise): Both hands in Chakra Hasta, held low. Varaha (Boar): Mruga-sheersha Hasta. Narasimha (Man-Lion): Tripataka Hasta.
: Traced back to the Natya Shastra and originally known as Sadir or Dasi Attam . The Three Elements : Nritta : Pure rhythmic dance with no expressive meaning. bharatanatyam grade 3 theory notes