Definition Of Tandav Dance In English
Definition
(1). Tandav or Tandav Natya is a supernatural dance performed by Lord Shankar. In Nataraja form, Shiva is depicted performing the Tandava dance.
(2). Tandav is also the name of a ‘grass’ or grass. Tandav is also a name of Shiva.
Description
(1). The dance of men is called Tandav and the dance of women is called ‘Lasya’. Tandav dance is very dear to Shiva.
(2). The Indian dance-drama called Tandav is a fierce and fast-paced dance. When this dance is performed with joy, then it is called ‘Anand Tandav’.
(3).It is believed that after the end of worship in Ravana’s house, Shiva ji, Durga Mata after killing Mahishasura, Ganesh ji after Gajmukh’s defeat, Adibhairav ​​and Ravana after Brahma’s fifth head was cut off. Shriramchandra ji had performed Tandav at the time of his death.
(4).The various Tandavs found in Indian texts are-
- Anand Tandav
- Tripura Tandav
- Sandhya Tandav
- Sanhar Tandav
- Kali Tandava or Kalika Tandava
- Uma Tandav
- Shiv Tandav
- Krishna Tandava
- Gauri Tandav.
