Shiva Tandav Stotram

Jatatavi Galajjala Pravaha Pavitasthale Gale Avalambya Lambitam Bhujanga Tunga Malikam Damad Damad Damad Damannninada Vadda Marvayam Chakara Chanda Tandavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam

Meaning

With His neck purified by the flow of water from His matted hair, wearing a long serpent as a necklace, making the sound Dam Dam on His Damru, Lord Shiva performed the fierce Tandava dance. May He grant us auspiciousness.

Jatakataha Sambhrama Bhramanni Limpa Nirjhari Vilola Vichi Vallari Virajamana Murdhani Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj Jvalal Lalata Patta Pavake Kishora Chandra Shekhare Ratih Pratikshanam Mama

Meaning

May my heart be devoted every moment to Lord Shiva whose matted hair holds the churning Ganges, whose forehead blazes with fire, and whose crown is adorned by the crescent moon.

Dharadhare Ndra Nandini Vilasa Bandhu Bandhura Sphurad Diganta Santhathi Pramoda Mana Manase Krupa Kataksha Dhorani Niruddha Durdhara Pada Kvachid Digambare Mano Vinodam Etu Vastuni

Meaning

May my mind find joy in Shiva — who delights in the company of Parvati, whose compassionate glance removes all obstacles, and who is clad in the directions themselves.

Jata Bhujanga Pingala Sphurat Phana Mani Prabha Kadamba Kunkuma Drava Pralipta Dig Vadhu Mukhe Madandha Sindhura Sphurattva Gutariya Medure Mano Vinodam Adbhutam Bibhartu Bhuta Bhartari

Meaning

May my mind find wondrous joy in the Lord of all beings — whose matted hair holds a glowing serpent, whose forehead shines with red saffron, and who is wrapped in the skin of an intoxicated elephant.

Sahasra Lochana Prabhritya Shesha Lekha Shekhara Prasuna Dhuli Dhorani Vidhusara Anghri Pitabhuh Bhujanga Raja Malaya Nibaddha Jata Jutaka Shriyai Chiraya Jayatam Chakora Bandhu Shekharah

Meaning

May Lord Shiva, whose feet are dusted with pollen from the heads of countless gods, whose matted locks are bound with the king of serpents, and who wears the crescent moon bring us eternal prosperity.

Lalata Chatvara Jvalad Dhananjaya Spulinga Bha Nipita Pancha Sayakam Namanni Limpa Nayakam Sudha Mayukha Lekhaya Virajamana Shekaram Maha Kapali Sampade Shiro Jatalam Astu Nah

Meaning

From the fire on His forehead, Shiva burnt the god of love Kama. The gods bow before Him. May the matted hair of the great Kapalika bestow prosperity upon us.

Karala Bhala Pattika Dhagad Dhagad Dhagaj Jvalad Dhananjaya Hutikrita Prachanda Pancha Sayake Dhara Dharendra Nandini Kucha Agra Chitra Patraka Prakal Panaika Shilpini Trilochane Ratir Mama

Meaning

May my heart be devoted to three-eyed Shiva — who reduced Kamadeva to ashes through the fire on His forehead, and who is the sole artist painting patterns on the chest of Parvati.

Navina Megha Mandali Niruddha Durdhara Sphurat Kuhu Nishithini Tamah Prabaddha Baddha Kandharah Nilimpa Nirjhari Dharas Tanotu Kritti Sindhurah Kala Nidhana Bandhurah Shriyam Jagad Dhurandharah

Meaning

May the sustainer of the universe, who holds the divine Ganges, whose neck is dark as a new cloud, and who is adorned with the crescent moon bestow prosperity upon the world.