Introduction The Shiv Tandav Stotram is one of the most powerful and electrifying hymns in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva – the destroyer and transformer among the Holy Trinity. Composed by Ravana, the great devotee and king of Lanka, this stotra (hymn) captures the fierce beauty, rhythmic energy, and divine glory of Lord Shiva’s Tandava dance. The Story Behind Shiv Tandav Stotram According to legends, Ravana once tried to lift Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva, to show his power. Angered by this arrogance, Lord Shiva pressed the mountain down with his toe, trapping Ravana. Realizing his mistake and…
