Part 1: Tandava and Lasya

This lasya classification uses Bhramari through horizontal, circular, and slanted movements and a special movement in Laya.

This lasya classification uses anklets to produce sound and through Anchit Kunchit Padvinyas.

Who popularized Lasya?

What is Tandava and Lasya?

• Two classical dances from North India.

• Two dances which originated from Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

• Two classical dances from South India.

• Two folk dances from Western India.

What type of instruments are mainly used in Tandava?

• String Instruments

• Percussion Instruments

• Soft sounding instruments

• Ghungroos

The destruction of the universe is reflected in this tandava classification.

This tandava classification expresses love in its purest form.

This dance classification was performed by Shiva after the passing of his wife Sati.

• Uma Tandava

• Kalika Tandava

• Sandhya Tandava

• Tripur Tandava

This tandava classification shows Shiva and Parvati dancing together in 'Shringar Rasa'.

After Shiva had killed Tripurasur, Parvati performed lasya to please the angry Shiva.

• Anand Tandava

• Gauri Tandava

• Uma Tandava

• Sandhya Tandava