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With Transliteration and English Meaning
जटा टवी गलज्जल प्रवाह पावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजंगतुंग मालिकाम्। डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन् निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्ड ताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम् ॥१॥
Transliteration: Jaṭāṭavī-galajjala-pravāha-pāvita-sthale Gale’valambya lambitāṁ bhujanga-tuṅga-mālikām Ḍamaḍḍamaḍḍamaḍḍama-nnināda-vaḍḍamarvayaṁ Chakāra chaṇḍa-tāṇḍavaṁ tanotu naḥ Śivaḥ śivam
Meaning: May Shiva — the source of all auspiciousness — bless us with goodness. His matted hair holds the sacred river Ganga, He wears a majestic garland of lofty, writhing snakes, And performs the fierce Tandava as the damaru resounds thunderously.
जटा कटा हसं भ्रु विनिलिंपनं जटा भुजं नि लिंपनं भुजं गपि ज्ज्वलल्लोल वी लोल वी च धूलविधूम्रविञ्चवा। धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाट पट्टपावके किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रति: प्रतिक्षणं मम ॥२॥
Transliteration: Jaṭā-kaṭāhasaṁ bhr̥vi-nilimpanam jaṭā-bhujaṁ Niliṁpanam bhujaṁgapij-jvalallola-vīlola-vīcha-dhūlavidhūmraviñchavā Dhagaddhagaddhaga-jjvalalla-lāṭa-paṭṭa-pāvake Kiśora-candra-śekhare ratiḥ pratikṣhaṇaṁ mama
Meaning: May I constantly find delight in Shiva, Whose blazing matted locks are adorned with hissing serpents and sacred ash, Whose third eye burns with destructive fire, And who is crowned by the youthful crescent moon.
धराधरेन्द्र नन्दिनी विलास बन्धु बन्धुर स्फुरद्दिगन्त सन्तति प्रमोद मानमानसे। कृपाकटाक्ष धोरणी निरुद्ध दुर्धरापदि क्वचिद्दिगम्बरे मनो विनोदमेतु वस्तुनि ॥३॥
Transliteration: Dharādharendra-nandinī-vilāsa-bandhu-bandhura Sphurad-diganta-santati-pramoda-māna-mānase Kṛpā-kaṭākṣa-dhāraṇī-niruddha-durdharāpadi Kvaciddigambare mano vinodametu vastuni
Meaning: May my mind find joy in Shiva, The beautiful consort of Parvati, daughter of the mountain king, Whose compassion quenches the sorrows of devotees, And who wears only the directions (sky) as garments.
जटा भुजङ्ग पिङ्गल स्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा कदम्बकुङ्कुम द्रवप्रलिप्त दिग्वधूमुखे। मदान्धसिन्धुर स्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे मनोगतम् विनोदयद्भुजंगतुंगमालिकाम् ॥४॥
Transliteration: Jaṭā-bhujaṅga-piṅgala-sphurat-phaṇāmaṇi-prabhā Kadamba-kuṅkuma-drava-pralipta-dig-vadhū-mukhe Madāndha-sindhura-sphurat-tvag-uttarīya-medure Mano-gatam vinodayad-bhujanga-tuṅga-mālikām
Meaning: May Shiva, adorned with golden, flaming snakes and glistening jewel-hoods, Whose consort's cheeks are reddened with saffron, And who wears the hide of mad elephants as a garment, Remove all wanderings of my mind.
सहस्र लोचन प्रभृत्य शेष लेख शेखर प्रसून धूलिधोरणी विधूसराङ्घ्रिपीठभूः। भुजंगराजमालया निबद्ध जाटजूटकः श्रियै चिराय जायतां चकोरबन्धुशेखरः ॥५॥
Transliteration: Sahasra-locana-prabhṛtya-śeṣa-lekha-śekhara Prasūna-dhūli-dhāraṇī-vidhūsarāṅghri-pīṭha-bhūḥ Bhujanga-rāja-mālayā-nibaddha-jāta-jūṭakaḥ Śriyai chirāya jāyatāṁ chakora-bandhu-śekharaḥ
Meaning: May Shiva — adorned with the crescent moon and garlands of king cobras — Whose feet are bathed in the flower dust of celestial beings like Indra, And whose matted locks are radiant — Bring long-lasting auspiciousness to all.
ललाट चत्वर ज्वलद्धनञ्जयस्फुलिङ्गभा निपीतपञ्चसायकं नमन्निलिंपनायकम्। सुधा मयूख लेखया विराजमान शेखरं महाकपालि संपदे शिरोजटालमस्तु नः ॥६॥
Transliteration: Lalāṭa-chatvara-jvalad-dhanañjaya-sphuliṅga-bhā Nipīta-pañcha-sāyakaṁ naman-nilimpanāyakam Sudhā-mayūkha-lekhayā virājamāna-śekharaṁ Mahā-kapāli-sampade śiro-jaṭālam-astu naḥ
Meaning: May Shiva’s matted hair — glowing with divine fire, That burned Kama (the god of desire) to ashes, Adorned with the radiant crescent moon, Bless us with the wealth of liberation.
कराल भाल पट्टिकाधगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वल द्धनञ्जयाहुतीकृत प्रचण्ड पंचसायके। धराधरेंद्र नंदिनी कुचाग्रचित्रपत्रक प्रकल्प नैकशिल्पिनि त्रिलोचने रतिर्मम ॥७॥
Transliteration: Karāla-bhāla-paṭṭikā-dhagaddhagaddhaga-jjvala Dhanañjayāhuti-kṛta prachaṇḍa-pañcha-sāyake Dharādharendra-nandinī-kuchāgra-citra-patraka Prakalpa-naika-śilpini trilochane ratir-mama
Meaning: May I delight in the three-eyed Shiva, Whose fierce forehead flames destroyed desire, Whose consort’s breasts resemble beautifully painted scrolls, And who is the master artisan of creation.
नवीन मेघ मण्डली निरुद्ध दुर्धरस्फुरत् कुहूनिशीथिनी तमः प्रबन्ध बध्द कन्धरः। निलिम्प निर्झरी धरस्तनोतु कृत्तिसिन्धुरः कलानिधान बन्धुरः श्रियं जगद्धुरन्धरः ॥८॥
Transliteration: Navīna-megha-maṇḍalī-niruddha-durdhara-sphurat Kuhū-niśīthinī-tamaḥ prabandha-baddha-kandharaḥ Nilimpa-nirjharī-dhara-stanotu kṛtti-sindhuraḥ Kalā-nidhāna-bandhuraḥ śriyaṁ jagad-dhurandharaḥ
Meaning: May the Lord, whose body is dark as new rain clouds, Who wears elephant skin, and binds the darkness of night, Who supports divine streams upon himself, Grant prosperity — the burden-bearer of the world.
प्रचण्ड वद्र चञ्चलत्वलल्लोल पल्लव ध्वनिप्रणध्वनिप्रणम्रदिग्धदुग्ध बम्भरम्। चकर्वर्तचक्रम्भ्रमद्भ्रमत्त भूतवृन्दं शिवेति मन्त्रमुच्चरन् करोतु नः शिवं परम् ॥९॥
Transliteration: Prachaṇḍa-vadya-caṅcala-tvalla-lola-pallava Dhvanipraṇadhvani-praṇamra-dig-dhughda-bambharam Chakravarta-cakra-bhramad-bhramatta-bhūta-vṛndaṁ Śiveti mantram-uccharan karotu naḥ śivaṁ param
Meaning: Let Shiva — surrounded by intoxicated spirits, Dancing fiercely to pounding drumbeats, With fluttering arms, spinning like a wheel, Who utters “Shiva!” — grant us the Supreme Peace.
अदृश्य दिग्वसुनिभौ मुखं निमज्ज्य यस्य मे शिवेति नाम घोषणं सदा मदेति निश्चलम्। दुरारथं तमस्कृतं विपाशमुक्तमक्षरं शिवं नमामि शङ्करं जगत्कारणं विभुम् ॥१०॥
Transliteration: Adṛśya-digvasunibhau mukhaṁ nimajjya yasya me Śiveti nāma ghoṣaṇaṁ sadā madeti niścalam Durārathaṁ tamaskṛtaṁ vipāśa-mukta-makṣaraṁ Śivaṁ namāmi Śaṅkaraṁ jagat-kāraṇaṁ vibhum
Meaning: I bow to Shiva — the cause of the universe, Who is formless, transcendent, and untouched by darkness. In whom the steady chant of "Shiva" arises, From the depth of an invisible and ever-free being.
रविन्दु नेत्र रचितं च दिव्यरत्नमण्डनम् दशास्य मस्तकं विधूम चन्द्रमण्डलं यथा। करोतु नः करावलम्बनं च शम्भु भूतये नमः शिवाय शान्तये नमोऽस्तु नन्दिनि प्रभो ॥११॥
Transliteration: Ravindu-netra-racitaṁ ca divya-ratna-maṇḍanam Daśāsya-mastakaṁ vidhūma-candra-maṇḍalaṁ yathā Karotu naḥ karāvalambanaṁ ca Śambhu bhūtaye Namaḥ Śivāya śāntaye namo’stu Nandini prabho
Meaning: May Shambhu — adorned with celestial gems and the moon’s glow — Who grants peace, strength, and joy, Offer us the support of his divine hand. Salutations to you, Shiva, the peaceful one!
इमं हि नित्यं पठति स्तवं शिवे प्रियं भवेन संपूर्णतमः सदा सुखी सदा नरः। सुरेन्द्रनाथ संस्तुतं शिवं गिरीश्वरं परं नमामि शंकरं सदा सुखप्रदं विभुम् ॥१२॥
Transliteration: Imaṁ hi nityaṁ paṭhati stavaṁ Śive priyaṁ Bhavena saṁpūrṇatamaḥ sadā sukhī sadā naraḥ Surendra-nātha-saṁstutaṁ Śivaṁ Girīśvaraṁ paraṁ Namāmi Śaṅkaraṁ sadā sukha-pradaṁ vibhum
Meaning: He who recites this beloved hymn to Shiva daily, Shall be freed from darkness and live in eternal joy. I bow to Shankara, praised by Indra and the gods, The Supreme Lord who brings peace and bliss forever.
पूजाऽवसानसमये दशवक्त्रगीतं यः शम्भुपूजनपरं पठति प्रदोषे। तस्य स्थिरां रथगजेंद्रतुरंगयुक्तां लक्ष्मीं सदैव सुमुखिं प्रददाति शम्भुः ॥१३॥
Transliteration: Pūjāvasāna-samaye daśa-vaktra-gītaṁ Yaḥ Śambhu-pūjana-paraṁ paṭhati pradoṣe Tasya sthirāṁ ratha-gajendra-turaṅga-yuktāṁ Lakṣmīṁ sadaiva sumukhiṁ pradadāti Śambhuḥ
Meaning: He who recites this hymn, sung by Ravana with ten heads, At the end of Shiva's worship during the twilight hour, Will be granted enduring wealth, with chariots, elephants, and horses— Shambhu bestows upon him auspicious and ever-pleasing fortune.
इति श्रीरावणकृतं शिवताण्डवस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Transliteration: Iti Śrī-Rāvaṇa-kṛtaṁ Śiva-Tāṇḍava-Stotraṁ sampūrṇam
Meaning: Thus ends the Shiva Tandava Stotram, Composed by Sri Ravana, the king of Lanka.
शिवाय नमतां नित्यं शम्भवे गुरु रूपिणे। शिवो मे अस्तु सदा साक्षात् निराकारो निरञ्जनः ॥१५॥
Transliteration: Śivāya namatāṁ nityaṁ Śambhave guru-rūpiṇe Śivo me astu sadā sākṣāt Nirākāro nirañjanaḥ
Meaning: Salutations forever to Lord Shiva, Who appears as the Supreme Teacher (Guru), May that formless, pure Shiva Always remain manifest within me.
शिवः शक्त्याऽयुक्तो यदि भवति शक्तः प्रभवितुं न चेदेवं देवो न खलु कुशलः स्पन्दितुमपि। अतस्त्वामाराध्यां हरिहरविरिञ्चादिभिरपि प्रणन्तुं स्तोतुं वा कथमकृतपुण्यः प्रभवति ॥१६॥
Transliteration: Śivaḥ śaktyā yukto yadi bhavati śaktaḥ prabhavitum Na ced evaṁ devo na khalu kuśalaḥ spanditum api Atas tvām ārādhyāṁ Hari-Hara-Viriñc-ādibhir api Praṇantuṁ stotuṁ vā katham akṛta-puṇyaḥ prabhavati
Meaning: Only when united with Shakti does Shiva have the power to act; Otherwise, even the great god cannot stir. Thus, how can anyone — even Vishnu, Brahma, or Indra — Worship or praise You without first earning great merit?
त्रैलोक्यं च सदारणं परहिते वृत्तिं समास्थाय यस्तु स्तुतिं तां रचयाम्बभूव गिरिशं तं रवणं नाथमीडे॥१७॥
Transliteration: Trailokyaṁ ca sadāraṇaṁ parahite Vṛttiṁ samāsthāya yastu Stutiṁ tāṁ racayāmbabhūva Giriśaṁ Taṁ Rāvaṇaṁ nātham īḍe
Meaning: Ravana, who ruled the three worlds, Lived for the welfare of others And composed this great hymn to Lord Shiva — I worship that noble king Ravana.
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Are you seeking the Shiv Tandav Stotram lyrics with clear meaning and easy access? This blog covers the powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, providing the lyrics in Hindi and English, along with the spiritual significance and benefits. You can also download the Shiv Tandav Stotram PDF for free.
The Shiv Tandav Stotram is a sacred hymn composed by Ravana, the great devotee of Lord Shiva. It describes the cosmic dance (Tandava) of Shiva, symbolizing destruction and creation. The stotram is revered for its rhythmic verses and deep spiritual energy.
Reciting the Shiv Tandav Stotram lyrics regularly is believed to:
Devotees often chant it during Maha Shivratri and other auspicious occasions.
You can find the Shiv Tandav Stotram lyrics in Hindi and English transliteration on many trusted sites[1][2][3][6]. The verses vividly describe Shiva’s powerful dance, his divine attributes, and cosmic significance.
Here is a glimpse of the opening verse:
Hindi: जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्। डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥१॥
English Transliteration: Jatatavigalajjala pravahapavitasthale Galeavalambya lambitam bhujangatungamalikam Damad damad damaddama ninadavadamarvayam Chakara chand tandavam tanotu nah shivah shivam
Meaning: With his neck purified by the flowing water from his matted hair, And a snake hanging like a garland on his neck, The sound of his damaru (drum) echoes "Damad damad damad," Lord Shiva performs his fierce Tandava dance; may he bless us all.
To recite the stotram conveniently, you can download the Shiv Tandav Stotram PDF in Hindi and English. This helps in daily chanting and sharing with others.
Q1: Where can I find Shiv Tandav Stotram lyrics in Hindi? You can find the complete lyrics in Hindi and English transliteration on many websites and download the PDF for free[1][2][3].
Q2: What is the significance of Shiv Tandav Stotram? It praises Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance, symbolizing the cycle of creation and destruction, and invokes his blessings for strength and prosperity.
Q3: Can I download the Shiv Tandav Stotram PDF for free? Yes, free PDFs are available online for easy access and recitation[5][6].
Q4: Who composed the Shiv Tandav Stotram? It was composed by Ravana, the great devotee of Lord Shiva.
Q5: When is the best time to recite Shiv Tandav Stotram? It is especially auspicious to recite during Maha Shivratri, Mondays, or during meditation and spiritual practices.
Embrace the divine energy of Lord Shiva by chanting the Shiv Tandav Stotram daily and experience peace and spiritual upliftment!