The Thaandavam Song Lyrics Meaning – Full Line-by-Line English Explanation

Discover The Thaandavam Song Lyrics Meaning with a complete line-by-line English explanation. Learn the spiritual depth, symbolism, and divine references from the powerful track in Akhanda 2 Thaandavam composed by Thaman S and sung by Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, and Deepak Blue.

The Thaandavam Song Lyrics Meaning

Akhanda Thaandavam
The eternal cosmic dance.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The unbroken, boundless divine dance.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The everlasting dance of the Supreme.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The infinite Shiva Tandava.


Hey Khanda Khanda Khandita
O destroyer who shatters all evil.

Danda Yoga Mandita
Adorned with the power of the staff and yogic discipline.

Chanda Bahu Runda Mala Chandita
Fierce one with garlands of powerful skulls.

He Dharma Loka Rakshita
Protector of the world of righteousness.

Suprabhaata Veekshita
The one who blesses all with a divine morning glance.

Bhoonabhoontaraala Sarva Rakshita
Guardian of the earth, sky and all realms.


Ranga Ranga Shambhu Linga Eeshwara
Glorious Shambhu, the Lord of the sacred Linga.

Antaranga Hey Bhujanga Shankara
Inner dweller, serpent-adorned Shankara.

Hey Neelakantha Nirmalanga Eeshwara
Blue-throated, pure-bodied Lord.

Kumbha Mela Sambhava Shubhakara
The auspicious one who arises in grand divine gatherings.


Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkaara
O resonating Omkara, the booming cosmic sound.

Damaka Damaka Damaka Koti Sanhaara
The thunderous one capable of countless destructions.

Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkaara
O roaring Lord of sacred Om.

Dhooma Dhaama Dhushitanga Sanhaara
The destroyer who burns away all impurities.


Hey Naga Naga Naayaka
O serpent-lord and leader.

Naga Roopa Daayaka
Bestower of the sacred serpent form.

Deva Deva Shankara Shiva
O divine Shankara, supreme among gods.

Hey Rama Rama Taraka
O Ram-name giver of liberation.

Rama Nama Palaka
Protector of the sacred name of Rama.

Narasimha Dharma Rakshaka
Upholder of dharma like Narasimha.

Maha Pancha Bhoota Sanchaka
Master of the five great elements.


Akhandaa Tandavam Akhanda Thaandavam
The unbroken, eternal Tandava dance.

Akhandaa Tandavam Hara Hara Maha Dev
The infinite dance – Hail the Great God!

Akhanda Tandavam Om Namah Shivaya
The cosmic Tandava – Om Namah Shivaya.


Shankara Shankara Shoolapaani Shekhara
O Shankara, trident-wielder, crowned Lord.

Sarvada Shubhakara Bho Shambho
Bestower of blessings at all times, O Shambho.

Sadhu Sangha Rakshaka Satya Bhanga Shikshaka
Protector of saints, corrector of falsehood.

Antaranga Veekshaka Bho Shambho
Inner witness and seer, O Shambho.


Kinkara Shubhakara Drohina Layankara
Benefactor of devotees, destroyer of traitors.

Sarvada Jayankara Hey Shambho
The ever-victorious one, O Shambho.

Nirvikalpa Daayaka Nitya Satya Saayaka
Granter of pure consciousness and eternal truth.

Nirgunaabdi Naayaka Hey Shambho
Lord of the ocean of form-less divinity.


Akhanda Thandavam
The endless divine dance.

Akhanda Thandavam
The eternal sacred Tandava.


Hey Kanda Chanda Chanditaa
O fierce one, fiery and radiant.

Chanda Yoga Mandita
Adorned with intense yogic brilliance.

Chanda Veera Tandavaala Ranjitta
The brave one who delights in the fierce Tandava.

Hey Veda Veda Vandita
Praised by the Vedas themselves.

Vedamula Vardhita
Rooted and strengthened in the Vedic essence.

Janda Janda Jandavaala Garjitta
The roaring one who thunders like a war-drum.


Linga Linga Shambhu Linga Ishwara
Sacred Linga, Shambhu, the divine Lord.

Ganga Leela Rangarinchu Shankara
Shankara who rejoices in the Ganga’s play.

He Kaala Kaala Kaala Kantha Ishwara
Lord who is the destroyer of Time itself.

Kaasi Naatha Hey Shiva Shubhakara
O Lord of Kashi, granter of auspiciousness.


Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O reverberating Omkara, source of power.

Damaka Damaka Damaka Koti Sanhaara
One who can destroy millions with a thunder.

Hey Damaka Damaka Damaka Natha Omkara
O Lord of the booming sacred Om.

Dhooma Dhaama Dhushitanga Sanhaara
Purifier who burns away all sins.


Hey Naga Naga Naayaka
O serpent-master.

Naga Roopa Daayaka
Giver of the serpent form.

Deva Deva Shankara Shiva
O divine Shankara, supreme Shiva.


Hey Ghora Ghora Naashaka
O terrifying destroyer.

Gora Paapa Chooshaka
One who absorbs and removes great sins.

Hindu Sindhu Dhaara Vaahaka
Bearer of the sacred river that nourishes dharma.

Maha Pancha Bhoota Sanchaka
Controller of the five cosmic elements.


Akhanda Thaandavam
The eternal Tandava.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The boundless cosmic dance.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The infinite divine rhythm.

Akhanda Thaandavam
The everlasting dance of Shiva.


Hey Dushta Shikshaka
Punisher of the wicked.

Shishta Rakshaka
Protector of the righteous.

Dharma Bhukshuka
One who consumes and restores dharma.

He Bhagna Chooshaka
Absorber of broken, suffering souls.

Bhasma Kshayaka
Destroyer who reduces everything to sacred ash.

Bhadra Haasuka
The one who smiles with auspicious grace.


Hey Dharma Palaka
Protector of dharma.

Kaala Ketika Sootra Naayaka
Master of the cosmic thread of Time.

Hey Ugra Shooshaka Nigra Poshaka
The fierce one who destroys and also sustains.

Nitya Nandaka Akhanda Thandavam
Eternal blissful Lord of the endless Tandava.

Thaandavam song Lyrics in English and Tamil

Song: The Thaandavam Song Lyrics Meaning
Movie :Akhanda 2 Thaandavam
Music : Thaman S
Lyrics: Kalyan Chakravarthy
Singers : Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, Deepak Blue
Cast:Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK)
Director: Boyapati Sreenu
Music Label :Aditya Music

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Tamil Song Lyrics with English Translation