Tandava Dance in Early Indian Inscriptions
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Tandava Dance - An Introduction |
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Subject |
Description |
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Principal Deity |
Lord Shiva (as Nataraja). |
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Etymology |
Derived from the root word 'Tan' (Meaning: To clarify or manifest). |
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Core Nature |
A dance of divine energy, power, and cosmic motion. |
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Key Message |
The cycle of creation, destruction, and continuous change. |
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Historical Evidence and Inscriptions |
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Location / Inscription |
Period |
Key Features |
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Ajanta and Ellora Caves |
2nd to 8th Century CE |
Depictions of Shiva's Tandava along with deities and Apsaras. |
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Bhadrawah Caves (M.P.) |
4th to 5th Century .... | |
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