Tandav Flashcards
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Definition
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Depicts Shiva as Natraj. full of strong and forceful movements
2
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Sandhya
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Dance of creation. Between day and night.
3
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Anand
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Performed by shiva while protecting his disciples
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Kali/Shakti
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Performed by Shiva and Kali. Believed that Shiva can only create when united with kaali
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Tripura
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After Shiva killed three monsters, freeing the three worlds from evil
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Sati and Shiva
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Performed by shiva and sati. Dance of eternal man and woman
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Ardhnaari
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Shiva takes parvati as part of himself –> half man half woman. Unity betw/ nature and god
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Samhaara
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When sati burned, shiva got angry and performed this. Other Devas feared the anger would destroy the three worlds
