Shiva Tandava Stotram Lyrics & Meaning in English
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Shiva Tandava Stotram is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrating his cosmic dance of destruction and creation. Its core purpose is to evoke awe and devotion, capturing the majestic and fierce aspects of Shiva's nature.
- Hymn
- Shiva Tandava Stotram
- Deity
- Lord Shiva
- Number of verses
- 7
- Best day to chant
- Monday
- Available languages
- English, Telugu, Hindi
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2026
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Shiva Tandava Stotram Full Lyrics in English (English)
📄 Download English PDF1 -2 Listen
jaṭāṭavīgalajjalapravāhapāvitasthalē
galēvalambya lambitāṃ bhujaṅgatuṅgamālikām ।
ḍamaḍḍamaḍḍamaḍḍamanninādavaḍḍamarvayaṃ
chakāra chaṇḍatāṇḍavaṃ tanōtu naḥ śivaḥ śivam ॥ 1 ॥
jaṭākaṭāhasambhramabhramannilimpanirjharī-
-vilōlavīchivallarīvirājamānamūrdhani ।
dhagaddhagaddhagajjvalallalāṭapaṭṭapāvakē
kiśōrachandraśēkharē ratiḥ pratikṣaṇaṃ mama
3 - 4 Listen
dharādharēndranandinīvilāsabandhubandhura
sphuraddigantasantatipramōdamānamānasē ।
kṛpākaṭākṣadhōraṇīniruddhadurdharāpadi
kvachiddigambarē manō vinōdamētu vastuni ॥ 3 ॥
jaṭābhujaṅgapiṅgaḻasphuratphaṇāmaṇiprabhā
kadambakuṅkumadravapraliptadigvadhūmukhē ।
madāndhasindhurasphurattvaguttarīyamēdurē
manō vinōdamadbhutaṃ bibhartu bhūtabhartari
5 - 6 Listen
sahasralōchanaprabhṛtyaśēṣalēkhaśēkhara
prasūnadhūḻidhōraṇī vidhūsarāṅghripīṭhabhūḥ ।
bhujaṅgarājamālayā nibaddhajāṭajūṭaka
śriyai chirāya jāyatāṃ chakōrabandhuśēkharaḥ ॥ 5 ॥
lalāṭachatvarajvaladdhanañjayasphuliṅgabhā-
-nipītapañchasāyakaṃ namannilimpanāyakam ।
sudhāmayūkhalēkhayā virājamānaśēkharaṃ
mahākapālisampadēśirōjaṭālamastu naḥ
7 - 8 Listen
karālaphālapaṭṭikādhagaddhagaddhagajjvala-
ddhanañjayādharīkṛtaprachaṇḍapañchasāyakē ।
dharādharēndranandinīkuchāgrachitrapatraka-
-prakalpanaikaśilpini trilōchanē matirmama ॥ 7 ॥
navīnamēghamaṇḍalī niruddhadurdharasphurat-
kuhūniśīthinītamaḥ prabandhabandhukandharaḥ ।
nilimpanirjharīdharastanōtu kṛttisindhuraḥ
kaḻānidhānabandhuraḥ śriyaṃ jagaddhurandharaḥ
9 - 10 Listen
praphullanīlapaṅkajaprapañchakālimaprabhā-
-vilambikaṇṭhakandalīruchiprabaddhakandharam ।
smarachChidaṃ purachChidaṃ bhavachChidaṃ makhachChidaṃ
gajachChidāndhakachChidaṃ tamantakachChidaṃ bhajē ॥ 9 ॥
agarvasarvamaṅgaḻākaḻākadambamañjarī
rasapravāhamādhurī vijṛmbhaṇāmadhuvratam ।
smarāntakaṃ purāntakaṃ bhavāntakaṃ makhāntakaṃ
gajāntakāndhakāntakaṃ tamantakāntakaṃ bhajē
11 - 12 Listen
jayatvadabhravibhramabhramadbhujaṅgamaśvasa-
-dvinirgamatkramasphuratkarālaphālahavyavāṭ ।
dhimiddhimiddhimidhvananmṛdaṅgatuṅgamaṅgaḻa
dhvanikramapravartita prachaṇḍatāṇḍavaḥ śivaḥ ॥ 11 ॥
dṛṣadvichitratalpayōrbhujaṅgamauktikasrajōr-
-gariṣṭharatnalōṣṭhayōḥ suhṛdvipakṣapakṣayōḥ ।
tṛṣṇāravindachakṣuṣōḥ prajāmahīmahēndrayōḥ
samaṃ pravartayanmanaḥ kadā sadāśivaṃ bhajē
13 - 15 Listen
kadā nilimpanirjharīnikuñjakōṭarē vasan
vimuktadurmatiḥ sadā śiraḥsthamañjaliṃ vahan ।
vimuktalōlalōchanō lalāṭaphālalagnakaḥ
śivēti mantramuchcharan sadā sukhī bhavāmyaham ॥ 13 ॥
imaṃ hi nityamēvamuktamuttamōttamaṃ stavaṃ
paṭhansmaranbruvannarō viśuddhimētisantatam ।
harē gurau subhaktimāśu yāti nānyathā gatiṃ
vimōhanaṃ hi dēhināṃ suśaṅkarasya chintanam ॥ 14 ॥
pūjāvasānasamayē daśavaktragītaṃ yaḥ
śambhupūjanaparaṃ paṭhati pradōṣē ।
tasya sthirāṃ rathagajēndraturaṅgayuktāṃ
lakṣmīṃ sadaiva sumukhiṃ pradadāti śambhuḥ
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What does the Shiva Tandava Stotram mean?
Chanting the Shiva Tandava Stotram spiritually connects devotees to Lord Shiva's energy, symbolizing creation and destruction. It is revered for its rhythmic beauty and profound devotion, inspiring awe and reverence. Reciting it is believed to invoke Shiva's blessings, foster inner strength, and align oneself with the cosmic dance of life.
Who wrote the Shiva Tandava Stotram and where does it come from?
The Shiva Tandava Stotram is traditionally attributed to Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. It is composed in Sanskrit and is part of the Shaiva tradition. This hymn reflects Ravana's deep devotion to Lord Shiva, showcasing the cultural and spiritual heritage of ancient India.
When and how should you chant the Shiva Tandava Stotram?
The best times to chant Shiva Tandava Stotram are during Pradosham or Maha Shivaratri. It is traditionally chanted 108 times for maximum benefit. Devotees should maintain a calm posture and focus on pronunciation. Offering flowers or lighting a lamp enhances the ritual's sanctity.
❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Shiva Tandava Stotram?
- ✓ Invokes Lord Shiva's blessings
- ✓ Enhances inner strength
- ✓ Promotes spiritual growth
- ✓ Aligns with cosmic rhythms
- ✓ Fosters deep devotion
