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Shiva Tandava Stotra (Sanskrit: शिवताण्डवस्तोत्र, romanized: Shiva-Tandava-Stotra) is a Sanskrit stotra (hymn) that describes Lord Shiva's power and beauty. It is traditionally attributed to Ravana, the King of Lanka, who is the greatest devotee of Shiva.

The word Tandava in Shiva Tandava is derived from the word 'Tandul' which means to jump. Tandava is a type of dance that is performed with great energy and strength. Bouncing with vigour makes the mind and brain powerful. Normally men perform the Tandava.

Ravana is the biggest and favourite devotee of Lord Shiva. After becoming Lankapati, Ravana thought he was invincible. One day, Ravana was going to Lanka, then on the way, he saw Mount Kailasa. But even after millions of attempts, Ravana's plane could not climb that [Kailash] mountain. Just then, Ravana saw Nandi the bull. When Ravana asked Nandi why he could not cross Mount Kailash, he said that this mountain is the abode of Shiva-Parvati, so no stranger can climb it. In pride, Ravana considered this as an insult and angrily tried to uproot the mountain with all his hands. Due to which that mountain started moving badly. On seeing such a situation of Parvati, Parvati got nervous and complained to Shiva. So, Shiva, who wanted to teach him a lesson placed his big toe upon Kailash which caused it to come crashing down over Ravana. Ravana's hand was pressed under the mountain, after which he groaned with pain and started apologizing. Realising the power of Shiva and out of agony he plucked his intestines and played a tune and sang a praise dedicated to Shiva, which, in time came to be known as the Shiva Tandava Stotram. Then Lord Shiva was pleased with his devotion and gave him blessings.

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