Shiva

Shiva Tandava Stotram

शिव ताण्डव स्तोत्रम्

The powerful hymn to Shiva attributed to Ravana, praising his cosmic dance.

6 min

Deity: Shiva
Tradition: Shaiva
Source: Attributed to Ravana

मूल पाठ

Sanskrit text

जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्। डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्

jaṭāṭavī-galaj-jala-pravāha-pāvita-sthale gale'valambya lambitāṃ bhujaṅga-tuṅga-mālikām | damad-damad-damad-daman-ninādavad-ḍamarvayaṃ cakāra caṇḍa-tāṇḍavaṃ tanotu naḥ śivaḥ śivam

Shiva Tandava Stotram — recitation

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अर्थ

Meaning

May Shiva, whose matted locks flow with the sacred stream and who performed the fierce tandava, grant us auspiciousness.

संदर्भ

Context

Traditionally attributed to Ravana, an ardent devotee of Shiva; celebrated for its rhythm and power.

Sources & References

Source / TraditionAttributed to Ravana

Dharmartha presents traditional knowledge with respect for its sources. Practices vary by lineage and region; this material does not assert exclusive or universal authority.

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