Bharata Natyam. Shiva Tandava

Performed by Gaura Nataraj This dance describes the beauty of Lord Shivas Tandava dance. Tandava is performed using different Karanas described in 4th chapter of Natya Shastra- treatise on dance drama (3rd century BC). It is a dance performed by Lord Shiva at the dusk at Kailasha mountain in Himalayas. Oh, Lord of the dance when I will see your divine dance I will become overwhelmed with bliss. When Lord Shiva dances, his wife goddess Parvati sings. When Parvati dances Lord Shiva sings. Whole Universe sings their praise and enjoys their happiness. Choreography by Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan.