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Tāṇḍava or Tāṇḍava nṛtya, the divine art form, is a dance performed by the god Shiva, who is revered by Hindus.

In the Hindu texts, at least seven types of Tandava are found:

  • Ananda Tandava
  • Tripura Tandava
  • Sandhya Tandava
  • Samhara Tandava
  • Kali (Kalika) Tandava
  • Uma Tandava
  • Gauri Tandava

In Bharata Natyam, the national dance of India - The symbolism of the dance of Shiva (in the form of Nataraja) is represented by the attitude called "Ananda Tandavam"

While the Rudra Tandava depicts Lord Shiva's violent nature, first as the creator and later as the destroyer of the universe, even of death itself; the Ananda Tandava depicts him as the enjoyer of his creation - the universe.

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