119:. The types of Tandava found in the Hindu texts are: Ananda Tandava, Tripura Tandava, Sandhya Tandava, Samhara Tandava, Kali (Kalika) Tandava, Uma Tandava, Shiva Tandava, Krishna Tandava and Gauri Tandava. Tandava mudras and postures occur within the person by itself without volition, if his Kundalini (shakti within) is invoked. Mudras and postures of sculptures in ancient Indian temples are a mere depiction of spirituality (invoked spirit, the kundalini), which actually is supposed to occur in the person as a fruit of his practices.
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Krishna tandava as used in the raslila has very spritely and joyful dance movements. It involves small quick movements, light springy jumps, fast footwork, spinning at a dizzy speed and some acrobatic movements. But the overall effect of the form is that of grace and delicacy suitable to the romantic
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943:and youthful character of Krishna.
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314:Association with other deities
240:- release, emancipation, grace
38:. For the 2021 TV series, see
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1050:. Abhinav Publications.
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502:"Tandava | Indian dance"
228:- destruction, evolution
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100:Description
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2768:Shiva Puja
2683:Traditions
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1835:Tamil Nadu
1773:Literature
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1428:Corridinho
1418:Chheih Lam
1212:Recognised
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865:Brindavan.
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447:References
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51:Tamil Nadu
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