शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
Complete Text with Meaning
जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्। डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥
Jatatavee galajjala pravaha pavitasthale Gale avalambya lambitaam bhujanga tunga malikaam Damad damad damad damanninada vaddamarvayam Chakara chandatandavam tanotu nah shivah shivam
Meaning:From the dense forest of his matted locks, the holy Ganga flows and purifies. Around his neck hangs a lofty garland of serpents. With the damaru drum sounding dam-dam-dam, he performs the fierce cosmic dance — may Lord Shiva bestow auspiciousness upon us.
जटाकटाहसम्भ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि। धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाटपट्टपावके किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रतिः प्रतिक्षणं मम॥
Jata kata hasambhrama bhramannilimpa nirjhari Vilola veechi vallari viraja mana murdhani Dhagad dhagad dhagajjvala lalata patta pavake Kishora chandra shekhare ratih pratikshanam mama
Meaning:The celestial river Ganga whirls and twirls amidst his matted hair, adorning his crown with playful waves. His forehead blazes with sacred fire. My devotion grows every moment for the Lord who wears the crescent moon.
धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीविलासबन्धुबन्धुर स्फुरद्दिगन्तसन्ततिप्रमोदमानमानसे। कृपाकटाक्षधोरणीनिरुद्धदुर्धरापदि क्वचिद्दिगम्बरे मनो विनोदमेतु वस्तुनि॥
Dharadharendra nandini vilasa bandhu bandhura Sfurad diganta santati pramoda mana manase Kripa kataksha dharani niruddha durdhara apadi Kvachid digambare mano vinodametu vastuni
Meaning:He whose mind delights in the playful grace of Parvati, daughter of the mountain king, whose fame spreads across all directions — may my mind find joy in that Lord who is clad in the directions themselves, who removes insurmountable difficulties with a single merciful glance.
जटाभुजङ्गपिङ्गलस्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा कदम्बकुङ्कुमद्रवप्रलिप्तदिग्वधूमुखे। मदान्धसिन्धुरस्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे मनो विनोदमद्भुतं बिभर्तु भूतभर्तरि॥
Jata bhujanga pingala sfurat phana mani prabha Kadamba kunkuma drava pralipta digvadhu mukhe Madandha sindhura sfurat tvaguttariya medure Mano vinodam adbhutam bibhartu bhutabhartari
Meaning:The hood-gems of the tawny serpents in his matted hair cast a glow like kadamba flowers and vermillion upon the faces of the celestial maidens. May that wondrous Lord of all beings, draped in elephant hide, delight my mind.
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Benefits of Chanting शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
Invokes the fierce protective energy of Lord Shiva
Destroys negativity, evil eye and dark energies
Grants immense courage, fearlessness and inner strength
Highly powerful for spiritual transformation and awakening
Pleases Lord Shiva deeply — said to be his favorite stotram
Removes obstacles and enemies when chanted with devotion
How to Chant शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
This is a powerful stotram composed by Ravana himself in praise of Lord Shiva. Chant with deep concentration and reverence. Best recited during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight). Light a diya and offer bilva leaves if possible. The rhythm and power of the Sanskrit is essential — try to maintain the cadence even if you use transliteration.