Ravana was infamous in the great Indian epic Ramayana for abducting Sita, wife of Lord Rama. Shiva Tandava Stotram was written by Ravana centuries ago. He was one of the most ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. Have you wondered who the composer of this beautiful Shiva Tandava Stotram is? It was King Ravana! What an amazing description of Lord Shiva! Such descriptions are usually written by those who are steeped in love or devotion. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose hair is like a dense forest, whose throat is wet by the pure, flowing water of the Ganga the snakes resting around the neck of Shiva are like long garlands Damad-damad-damad - is the sound of drums that describes the passionate dance of the fearless Lord Shiva. Shiv Tandav Stotram by Ravana Jatakatahasambhrama bhramanilimpanirjhari
