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In general, I find that the basic bow hold varies greatly from one Carnatic violinist to other.
Some players even hold it well past the frog. This might make sense for very young students
who might have trouble balancing the weight of the bow. Having started with this bow
hold when young, I moved to the western classical style bow hold after a decade or more
of playing. Upon comparison of both these types, I would definitely recommend the western
bow hold to violinists irrespective of their level of playing. The western bow hold
(described in detail below) takes into account various bow strokes and techniques and
accommodates the position of the fingers in a way that helps these vast arrays of
bow-strokes. While the hold itself might be intimidating, at first, for players who might be
used to their own style, considering the long-term benefits, I urge you to take some time out
to shift to this bow hold.