hatheli(f): palm

Description of hatheli: Hatheli is the Urdu word meaning the palm of the hand, specifically the inner surface where lines are read in palmistry. Unlike the back of the hand, which is coarser and less sensitive, hatheli is softer with unique creases symbolizing fate. Differs from the sole of the foot, as it uniquely signifies destiny in South Asian traditions. In Urdu poetry, it evokes tenderness, like a lover's hatheli caressing another's cheek.