Mudras at the Delhi Airport!

Mudras and More

As a yoga practitioner I’m very happy that the Indian government supports yoga and considers it a soft power. India is the land of yoga and I’m always delighted to find yoga mudras, asanas and even shlokas spread across this wonderful country. Which is why I love love love landing at the Delhi Airport and taking a moment to admire this beautiful wall.

GMR (the company which owns the Delhi Airport) wanted to infuse ‘India’ into the design of the international airport. The universal recognition of yoga mudras made these a befitting choice. Mudras represent not only Hindu culture, but also play a prominent role in Buddhism and Jainism, both of which have roots in India.

The mudras are on the “Canyon Wall”, a 240-meter-long design installation at the entrance of the T3 terminal. The installation features nine mudras, designed by Incubis and Landor, and made by Jaipur-based designer Ayush Kasliwal. It took more than a year to design and build the hand sculptures. The designers used the female hand shape to achieve a more graceful look.

Mudras are actually powerful hand gestures when used consciously in your yoga practice. I’ve written a detailed blog about what mudras are, a description of some important mudras (such as nasika mudra and prana mudra), and even a few guidelines for their practice.

Since this blog, there have been a lot of reels, blogs and vlogs showcasing the mudras at the Delhi Airport. Have you had the chance to see this beautiful artwork?

I love how airports in South Asia make a special effort to showcase their culture. I feel it creates a lasting impression on travellers. What do you think? What are some interesting airports you’ve visited?