In Hindu mythology, all the gods are associated with musical instruments. ... Shiva is called Nataraj, the lord of dance, Krishna is called Natwara the god who enjoys dancing.

Sembiyan prayed to Nataraja, a hitherto little-known form of Hindu god Shiva as the King of Dance, and all her temples featured him prominently. The trend caught on.

‘Shiva Tandava, often referred to as the “Shiva’s Dance of Creation,” is a powerful and iconic dance form associated with Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. It is said to symbolize the cycle ...

Millions of devotees across India are celebrating the Shivaratri festival that honors the Hindu god Shiva, one of the main deities of Hinduism. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent ...

From engraving tattoos of Hindu god Shiva on their bodies as Shiva bhakts, to performing the energetic dance form, taandav and even songs praising Lord Shiva, heroes in Hindi films have always ...