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Namaskara, Indian Form of obeisance
Namaskara is a form of salutation or obeisance, according to Hindu custom and rituals.

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 Namaskara, Indian Form of obeisanceAs per Hindu tradition, Namaskara is a form of salutation or obeisance. Namaskara is made by joining the two hands together. The two joined hands are then raised to the forehead.

Namaskara is the ordinary salutation or recognition amongst Hindus.

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(Last Updated on : 17/09/2009)

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