🔥 Shiva Thandava Stotram – 

Bharatanatyam by Jithu Vijayan

🎭 Performance Type: Classical Dance – Bharatanatyam Style
🕒 Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds
🗣 Language: Sanskrit

🌟 Performance Overview

Prepare to be immersed in the thunderous beauty of the Shiva Thandava Stotram – a hymn that pulses with divine energy, devotion, and the cosmic rhythm of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Composed by Ravana, the legendary king of Lanka and a devoted worshipper of Lord Shiva, this hymn is said to have been performed while he played a veena made from his own arms. Every verse vibrates with imagery — Shiva’s flowing matted locks, the sacred river Ganga, the crescent moon, the serpent garlands, and the hypnotic beat of the damaru.

Through intricate Bharatanatyam movements, Jithu brings this cosmic dance to life, balancing Shiva’s fierce power and serene grace. Her performance invites you to feel the pulse of each mantra and the spiritual depth that connects the dancer to the divine.

👤 About the Performer

Jithu Vijayan is a trained classical dancer whose craft is deeply rooted in the traditions of Indian temple dance. She has graced many prestigious stages and earned recognition as a Kerala State School and College Youth Festival winner. Jithu’s performances are known for their expressive storytelling, technical mastery, and an ability to transport audiences into the world of the divine.

💬 Performer’s Note

“Let the rhythm of the damaru awaken your soul, and the spirit of Shiva Tandava fill this space with energy and devotion.”

🕉 About Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam is one of India’s oldest and most revered classical dance forms, with origins in Tamil Nadu over 2,000 years ago. Once performed as a sacred offering in temples, it blends storytelling, rhythm, and intricate gestures to express devotion. The name reflects its essence:
Bha – Bhava (Expression)
Ra – Raga (Melody)
Ta – Tala (Rhythm)
Natyam – Dance (Sanskrit)

🎭 Stage Experience at Namaste Cyprus

For this performance, the stage will be set with a fire and dark theme, symbolizing the cosmic power of Shiva. A spotlight will follow Jithu throughout, with a soft veil of smoke in the final moments — enhancing the spiritual and visual impact of this magnificent dance.