Gangadhara Shankara Lyrics English Translation: Akhanda 2 Thaandavam | S. Aishwarya | S. Soundarya
S. Aishwarya, S. Soundarya, and Sruthi Ranjani sing ‘Gangadhara Shankara,’ a devotional track from the album ‘Akhanda 2 Thaandavam.’ Adviteeya Vojjala writes the lyrics, and Thaman S composes the music. Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kabir Singh star in this powerful ode to Lord Shiva.
Released: December 15, 2025
Gangadhara Shankara
S. Aishwarya | S. Soundarya • From “Akhanda 2 Thaandavam”
Lyricist
Adviteeya Vojjala
Composer
Thaman S
Akhanda 2 Thaandavam’s Gangadhara Shankara Telugu Lyrics English Translation
Adviteeya Vojjala crafts a hymn that praises Shiva as the cosmic dancer and protector of the universe. The line, ‘Your hand-drum resounds with the thunderous beat of ‘Dhama Dhama’,’ brings the intensity of Shiva’s Tandava to life. The poet describes Shiva’s radiant form as both terrifying and awe-inspiring.
Om OmOm, Om.
Gangadhara ShankaraO Shankara, holding the sacred Ganges in your hair.
Bhava Saagara TaarakaYou’re the savior ferrying us across the ocean of worldly existence.
Roudrava TaandavameIt’s your furious cosmic dance of destruction.
Tejo BhayankaraYour radiant form is terrifyingly powerful.
Harahara Rudra RoopaO Hara, it’s your fierce form as Rudra.
Dhama Dhama DhamarukameYour hand-drum resounds with the thunderous beat of ‘Dhama Dhama’.
Shankara SreekaraO Shankara, you’re the creator of auspiciousness.
Shankara SreekaraO Shankara, you’re the creator of auspiciousness.
Tribhuvanaadha ShubhankaraLord of the three worlds, you’re the doer of good.
Tripura TaandaaveshwaraYou’re the Lord of the dance who destroyed the three demon cities.
Trilokanaatha EeshwaraYou’re the supreme Master and Ruler of the three realms.
Gruhira Veera PaalakaYou’re the courageous guardian who protects us.
Paala Kaala MaheshwaraGreat Lord, you’re the controller of time and death itself.
Sakala Loka NaayakaYou’re the leader of all the worlds.
Bhootanaadha BhayankaraLord of the spirits, your form is awe-inspiring.
Vilayanootha ShankaraO Shankara, you’re praised even during the great dissolution.
Dhimi Dhimi Dhimi DhimiWith the rhythmic ‘Dhimi Dhimi’ beat…
The lyrics of ‘Gangadhara Shankara’ celebrate Shiva’s divine power and eternal dance. Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kabir Singh star in this Telugu devotional anthem from ‘Akhanda 2 Thaandavam.’