Appendix:Gestures/namaste

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Translingual

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Etymology

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Originated as early as the Indus Valley Civilization in 2100 BCE.[1]

Production

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  1. Join both hands with palms facing inwards toward each other.
  2. Bend down slightly and say "namaste".
  3. Revert to normal state.

Interjection

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[namaste]

  1. (South Asia, Southeast Asia) namaste!; hello!

Usage notes

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In North India and Nepal, one can also say "namaskar" for formality. In Bangladesh and parts of South Asia, "pranam" is also used.

See also

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References

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