Pushpanjali

Pushpanjali (Sanskrit:पुष्पाञ्जलि, literally folded hands full of flowers) is an offering of flowers to Hindu deities.

For the films, see Pushpanjali (1970 film) and Pushpanjali (1972 film).

Pushpanjali to an Aikya Linga in Varanasi

Pushpanjali is the first dance in a Bharatha Natyam performance. It is the salutation to the lord of dance Nataraja, the Guru, the musicians and the audience.

It is made up of 2 words. Pushpa - flower Anjali - folded hands to show respect.

The dancer holds flower to offer prayers to the Trinity of God's, goddesses, ashta dikpalakas, and scholars in dance.


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