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108 DANCE POSES OF SHIVA TANDAV

84 out of 108 dance poses of God Shiva sculpted on inner ambulatory walls of upper floor of main shrine (entry restricted)

Most of us believe Tandav represents most aggressive...
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form of dance. BUT
There are 2 major forms:

1. Rudra Tandava - Dance of constructive destruction where God Shiva transforms into his most vicious form

2. Ananda Tandava - Dance of bliss where intrinsic nature of God Shiva emerges as Shivam, purest form - Satchidananda...
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When Ma Sati jumped into Agni Kunda in Daksha's Yajna & gave up her life, God Shiva is said to hv performed Rudra Tandava to express his grief & anger

Tandava’s rhythm of birth & death' was created by Ravana. He sang “Tandav Stotra” in praise of God Shiva & in acceptance...
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of his defeat at Shiva’s hands. Shiva was pleased & danced to Ravana’s tune. So, Ravana was the one who sang Shiv tandav strotram /Stuti the very first time for Shiva

Tandav dance of Shiva represents five funcions:
1. Shrishti – creation, evolution...
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2. Sthiti – preservation, support
3. Anugraha – release, emancipation, grace
4. Tirobhava – illusion
5. Samhara′ – destruction, evolution.
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