From the forest of his matted hair, the Ganges flows, purifying the land. Snakes hang like garlands around his neck. The beat of his drum (Damru) goes Damat-Damat-Damat. May that Lord who performs the fierce Tandava grant us auspiciousness.
Each verse describes Shiva’s physical attributes—his matted hair, the flowing Ganga, the crescent moon, and the snake around his neck—in vivid detail. shiv tandav stotram har har shiv shankar top
Phrases like "Damad Damad Damad Damad" recreate the actual vibration of the celestial dance. Why People Chant It Today From the forest of his matted hair, the
"From the forest of his matted hair, the holy river Ganga flows. Snakes hang around his neck like garlands. The damaru (drum) goes Damad Damad Damad —the sound of creation and destruction. May that Shiva, who performed the fierce Tandava dance, grant us auspiciousness." May that Lord who performs the fierce Tandava