7. Arala ("bent")

From Pataaka, bend the index finger halfway down.
The first finger of the Pataka hand is curved
or the thumb and forefinger of the Pataka hand are curved.

It was first used by Agastya in drinking (dposanam krte) the seven seas.

Its colour is red,

its race mixed,

its patron deity Vasudeva.

Viniyoga

1. Vishadhyam Amritam Panay (Drinking poison or nectar)
2. Prachanda Pavana (Violent Wind)