Episode - 8 | Natta Adavu - 6

Natta adavus are the second variation in Adavus that involve stretching of the legs, striking of the feet, cross positions of the feet (swasthika), Muzhumandi positions.

“Natta” means to stretch and so the Adavu involves some stretching compared to the Tatta Adavu. And compared to Tatta Adavu, the Natta adavu involves heel contacts of the feet. Thus word “Nattu” in Tamil is also referred to “Perching of heels”