HAR HAR MAHADEV.

            

 “Wahi SHUNYA hai, Wahi EKAAY,

Jiske bheetar Basa           SHIVAAY…”

This wonderful song from the movie SHIVAAY resonates the beauty, power, faith and life of Mahadev. 

My dance guru always taught me to feel every emotion while performing. He would often tell me “Immerse yourself in the music and surrender to the Universe (Natraja), that’s when you will be a soulful dancer”

‘Mahashivratri’ – scriptures say today (night) Lord Shiva and Maa Pravati  entered the beautiful phase of togetherness: Marriage. There is also a belief that on this night Lord Shiva performed the dance of creation, preservation and dissolution 'Tandava'.

Tandava or Tandavam is a divine dance performed by Natraja (Lord Shiva) that depicts his inner soul. This piece is usually synonymous to anger or destruction (Rudra Tandava) but not many are aware that there are two forms, the other being ‘Ananda’ (happy/joyful) Tandava. No points for guessing he must have performed the Ananda Tandava on Mahashivratri….

During my Arangetram (debut on stage for Indian Classical dancers with prior training- in my case Bharatanatyam) I had the privilege of performing the Tandava. My repertoire allowed me to showcase the Rudra Tandava, wherein Lord Shiva opened his third eye and caused destruction only to create life again.

Just imagine what dance can do!!!

I have not had the opportunity to perform the ‘Ananda Tandava’ yet. Well its never too late.

Yesterday my bestie told me “Whatever you wish for today will be GRANTED (wow)”. It is believed that all the Lords and Goddess’ were so happy on the unison of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati that  they would grant every wish.

So Janata Janardhan AAJ DIL KHOLKE MAANGO!!!