Sarpashirsha

Snake's Head

The palm is curved to resemble a cobra’s hood.

how it is held

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From Pataka, hollow the palm slightly and curve the fingers forward like a hood.

where it goes wrong

Bending the fingers too much or thumb sticking up.

viniyoga

What Sarpashirsha is used to depict.

The standard usages assigned to this hand in the Abhinaya Darpana. One gesture carries many meanings; context and the rest of the body decide which.