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Stotra Collection
A curated library of stotras — Vishnu Sahasranama, Lalita Sahasranama, Shiva Tandava, Ramaraksha, Adityahridaya and more — with meaning and audio.
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Shiva
Shiv Tandav Stotram
जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले
गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्।
डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं
चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥
जटाकटाहसम्भ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी-
विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि।
धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाटपट्टपावके
किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रतिः प्रतिक्षणं मम॥
Composed by Ravana in praise of Shiva's cosmic dance — invoking the Lord who holds the crescent moon and from whose matted hair the Ganga flows.
How to use
Step by step
- 1Browse by deity or occasion.
- 2Read Devanagari + IAST + English meaning.
- 3Play audio at chanting speed.
- 4Save your daily stotras.
Benefits
Why devotees love this
- Verified textual editions.
- Meaning translated by scholars.
- Audio at correct swara.
- Cross-referenced sources.
Common use cases
When people use Stotra Collection
- 1Daily Vishnu Sahasranama paath.
- 2Shiva Tandava on Mondays.
- 3Adityahridaya at sunrise on Sundays.
- 4Ramaraksha before travel.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
- Chanting stotras with heavy meat/alcohol influence — traditionally advised against.
- Reciting Shiva Tandava too fast — pace and enunciation matter.
Accuracy
Independently validated
Texts from Gita Press, Chinmaya and Ramakrishna Math editions.
Privacy
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No, but a guru's guidance deepens the practice.
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