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In Hinduism, a similar hand gesture – with the tips of middle and ring finger touching the thumb – is known as Apāna Mudrā, a yogic gesture believed to rejuvenate the body. In Indian classical dance forms, it symbolises the lion. In Buddhism, the Karana Mudrā is seen as an apotropaic gesture to expel demons, remove negative energy, and ward off evil.