🕉️ Stotram · Shiva
Shiva Tandava Stotram
Ravana's ecstatic hymn to Shiva's cosmic dance.
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Best occasion
Mahashivaratri, Pradosh Vrat, daily by advanced practitioners
🕉️ Sanskrit / Devanagari
जटाटवीगलज्जल प्रवाहपावितस्थले। गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्॥ डमड्डमड्डमड्डम न्निनादवड्डमर्वयम्। चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥ जटाकटाहसम्भ्रम भ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी। विलोलवीचिवल्लरी विराजमानमूर्धनि॥
Roman Transliteration
Jataa-tavii-galajjala pravaaha-paavita-sthale Galey-avalambhya lambitaam bhujanga-tunga-maalikaam Damad damad damad damannnninaada-vadd-damarvayam Chakaara chanda-taandavam tanotu nah shivah shivam Jataa-katha-sambhrama bhramat-nilimpa-nirjhari Vilol-veechi-vallari-viraajamana-moordhani
English
In the deep forest of matted locks, cleansed by holy waters flowing; Around his neck hangs a long, tall garland of serpents. Sounding damaru-damaru-damaru — the tandava drum echoing; He performed the fierce Tandava dance — may that Shiva grant us auspiciousness. In the swirling cauldron of matted hair, Ganga\'s waves toss; Creepers of undulating currents shine atop his head.
Meaning & Significance
Composed by Ravana. 16 verses in shikharini metre describing Shiva's tandava. Chanted on Mahashivaratri and by ascetics for spiritual power.
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