Hello is a salutation or greeting in the English language. Its greeting counterpart is called a salutation. Variant sequences called Chandra Namaskar (Moon Salutation) have also been created. I showed the series of 12 postures of "surya-namaskar" (sun salutation). Another simple but very common example of a salutation is a military salute. This hand gesture is a common salutation in China. Mantras such as "Om Shri Namah" (Om, salutation to the Illustrious Ganesha) are often used. It might also be used as a salutation, a farewell or an expression of thanks. The Vulcan salutation is a hand gesture popularized by the 1960s television series . Moreover, she wrote "Salam Aleikum", a religious salutation among Muslims, in her Instagram biography. The opening verse of the salutation also names Timothy alongside Paul. Salam has been a standard salutation among Muslims. BCE suggests that Yoga Sun Salutation originated on the promontory of Trincomalee. Musical performances start with an overture which is a salutation to the gods. The flag salutation should be followed by the playing of the national anthem.