Origin of Shiv Tandav Stotram
(Ravana Booned by Shiva) ‘Shiv Tandav Stotram’ is a Hindu Hymm that describes Shiva ‘s power and beauty. Lyrics of Shiv Tandav Stotram was written or sung by Ravana in praise of Lord Shiva. This hymm was created in Sanskrit language. (Shiv ji in Samadhi (Meditation)) Origin of Shiv Tandav Stotram Ravana was a fierce devotee of Shiva and there are many stories about them. A devotee shouldn’t become great, but he was a great devotee. He came to Kailash all the way from down south – I want you to just imagine walking all the way – and began to sing Shiva’s praises. He had a drum which he used to set the beat and composed 1008 verses extempore, which is called the Shiva Tandava Stotram. Shiva was so pleased and enamoured listening to this music. As he sang, slowly, Ravana started climbing Kailash from its Southern Face. When Ravana was almost on top, and with Shiva still engrossed in this music, Parvati saw this man climbing up. There is space on...