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AAKRITI SINGLAAIR 122· 2025

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Introduction

Tandava is a classical dance form with multiple variants each representing different moods and cosmic significances.

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Main Body

VARIANTS OF TANDAVA

Ananda Tandava - Enjoyed Happy mood & depicted related to creation, preservation & regeneration of universe

Raudra Tandava - Violent aggressive mood, destruction of the universe

Features:

Masculine vigour
Sharp forceful movement
Complements cosmic energy
Female → Laya

Tandava Dance depicts cosmic cycle of the world with very old origin having inspired various art forms such as sculptures.

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Diagram

Mind map showing Variants of Tandava branching into Ananda Tandava and Raudra Tandava with their respective characteristics

  • Clear hierarchical structure of Tandava variants
  • Distinct explanation of moods (happy vs aggressive)
  • Connection to cosmic philosophy
  • Links to visual arts

Topper

AAKRITI SINGLA

AIR 1222025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Dance

Tandava

Variants of Tandava

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