Hasthalakshanadeepika is a detailed treatise on various mudras or hand signs used in dances. There are 24 basic Mudras mentioned in this text. These Mudras are used in the classical dance dramas of Kerala, like Kathakali, Kutiyattam, Nangiarkoothu, Mohiniyattam and Ottanthullal.

Holding all the fingers and the thumb straight, in close contact with each other is Thripathaaka .

Some signs shown in the Thripathaaka mode using both palms indicate :  Sunset, you lowly person, drink (noun), human body and seeking alms.