Shiv Tandav Stotra

Shiva Tandava Stotra (शिवताण्डवस्तोत्रम्) is a hymn of praise in the Hindu tradition that describes Shiva’s power and beauty. It was sung by the son of Rishi Vishrawas (aka Vishrava),Ravana. Ravana was a historical emperor who reigned over Sri Lanka from 2554 BC to 2517 BC. Ravana whose brother is kuber. Both the fourth and fifth quatrains of this hymn conclude with lists of Shiva’s epithets as destroyer, even the destroyer of death itself. Alliteration and onomatopoeia create roiling waves of resounding