Ornamental Feet Positions In Kathak

Pravah

One arm extends to the side, the other points in that direction but remains near chest center, wrists rotate in opposite direction moving from out to in.

Lavashikha

Wrists rotate in opposite directions as one arm extends diagonally upward and forward and the other arm goes exactly opposite, downward. 

Thaap

Arm extends outward and palm snaps as if slapping on a drum.

Swaagat
Both arms extend on one side (palm upwards), as if to welcome, then pullback as elbows are bent.

Anjuri

Both palms are cupped, with the little fingers of each touching each other.

Matang

Both hands move out from Utpatti position, one going upwards, the other downwards diagonally opposite, then the waist turns and then they stop with a jerk, palms facing out.

Umang

Both hands go up as the waist rolls from inside and opens with palms facing out.

Dhvaja

The wrist rolls from inside as both hands go up and fingers point towards the corner (palms facing audience)

Srota

Both hands move upward (till forehead level), fingers tapering down; then sharply move down and fall on both sides of the body, (about 12 inches away), palms facing outward. 

Ardhaanga

The palm near the chest in Sthira Hastak, is held fully erect upwards, facing sideways and out.