Discuss the ‘Tandava’ dance as recorded in early Indian inscriptions. (100 words) (5 marks)-2013
Tandava dance was performed by Shiva – the destroyer. It represents the angry mood of Shiva. It signifies that destruction is inevitable. What takes birth, must be destroyed. Its the 2 sides of same coins. Shiva in this form terrifies all the other gods who plead for his mercy.