Pranāma
Indian gesture of respect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pranāma (Sanskrit: प्रणाम, praṇāma, "obeisance, prostration or bowing forward") is a form of respectful or reverential salutation (or reverential bowing) before something or another person – usually one's elders, husband or teachers – as well as anyone deeply respected such as a deity, found in Indian culture and Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh traditions.
The gesture, also known as the apology hand gesture, is also used as an apology in certain situations.