AOORA and FRIDAYYY bring a fresh take on devotion with ‘Shiva Shivam (Shiv Tandav).’ The poet pens a traditional hymn, while the tunesmith mixes modern beats with classical reverence. The melody blends spirituality and energy, creating a unique K-Bhakti experience.
Released: February 25, 2026
Shiva Shivam (Shiv Tandav)
Aoora | Fridayyy • From “Shiva Shivam : K-Bhakti”
Shiva Shivam (Shiv Tandav) Lyrics Translation – Shiva Shivam : K-Bhakti Soundtrack
The lyrics describe Lord Shiva’s divine form and actions, like the Ganges flowing from His hair and the serpent around His neck. One line stands out, ‘To the continuous, rhythmic damad-damad beats of His damaru drum, Lord Shiva performs the fierce Tandava dance.’ The words bring Shiva’s cosmic dance to life.
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva,
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva.
Shivah ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious,
Shivah ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious.
Jatatavi Galajjala Pravaha PavitasthaleFrom the dense forest of His matted hair, the sacred river Ganges flows,
Galevalambya Lambitam Bhujanga Tungamalikamwrapping a huge serpent around His neck like a hanging garland.
Damad Damad Damad Dama Ninada Vadda MarvayamTo the continuous, rhythmic ‘damad-damad’ beats of His damaru drum,
Chakara Chanda TandavamLord Shiva performs the fierce Tandava dance,
Tanotu Naa Shivah Shivammay He bless us all with prosperity and peace.
Dhara Dharendra Nandini Vilasa Bandhu BandhuraHe is the loving companion of Parvati, the daughter of the mountain king,
Sphuraddi Ganta Santati Pramoda Mana Manasewhose mind rejoices in the universe expanding across the horizons.
Krupa Kataksha Dhorani Nirudhadurdha RapadiWith His continuous flow of compassionate glances, He relieves unimaginable hardships,
Kvachit Digambare Mano Vinodametu Vastunimay my mind find ultimate joy in the Lord who wears the sky as His garment.
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva,
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva.
Light So Pure, I Close My EyesWith light so pure, I close my eyes,
The World Fades, My Soul Fliesthe world fades away, and my soul takes flight.
One Breath I Take, One Tear I FreeWith every breath I take and every tear I free,
Is Part Of You, A Part Of Meit becomes a part of You, a part of me.
Shiva ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious,
Shiva ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious.
In The Chaos, You’re The FlameIn the chaos, You are the guiding flame,
In The Calm, I Call Your Namein the calm moments, I call out Your name.
Every Heartbeat SingsWith every heartbeat that sings,
You’re In Me, And I’m In TheeYou are within me, and I am within You.
Fire In My Veins, Light In My EyesThere’s fire in my veins and light in my eyes,
My Soul Will Fly Highas my soul prepares to fly high.
I Dance, I Burn, I SoarI dance, I burn with devotion, and I soar,
Shiva, You Are My SkyLord Shiva, You are my boundless sky.
Lalata Chatva Rajvala Dhanan Jaya Sphu LingabhaThe fiery sparks blazing on the surface of His majestic forehead,
Nipita Pancha Sayakam Naman Nilimpa Nayakamconsumed the god of love, as the leaders of the gods bow down to Him.
Sudha Mayukha Lekhaya Viraja Mana ShekharamHis head is gloriously adorned with the crescent moon’s nectar-filled rays,
Maha Kapali Sampade Shiro Jata Lamastu Namay the matted locks of the Great Lord of skulls bring us true spiritual wealth.
Prafulla Nila Pankaja Prapancha Kali MaprabhaThe radiant darkness of His neck shines like a fully bloomed blue lotus,
Valambi Kantha Kandali Ruchi Prabaddha Kandharamdeeply colored by the venom He swallowed to save the universe.
Smarachhidam Purachhidam Bhavachhidam MakhachhidamI worship the destroyer of Kamadeva, the destroyer of Tripura, the destroyer of worldly bonds, and the destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice,
Gajachhidandha Kachhidam Tamanta Kachhidam Bhajethe slayer of the demon Gajasura, the slayer of Andhakasura, and the subduer of the god of death himself.
Shiva ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious.
Jatatavi Galajjala Pravaha PavitasthaleFrom the dense forest of His matted hair, the sacred river Ganges flows,
Galevalambya Lambitam Bhujanga Tungamalikamwrapping a huge serpent around His neck like a hanging garland.
Damad Damad Damad Dama Ninada Vadda MarvayamTo the continuous, rhythmic ‘damad-damad’ beats of His damaru drum,
Chakara Chanda TandavamLord Shiva performs the fierce Tandava dance,
Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivammay He bless us all with prosperity and peace.
Shiva ShivamShiva is pure, Shiva is auspicious,
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva,
Om Namah ShivayaI bow to Lord Shiva.
Shiva Shivam (Shiv Tandav) Music Video
The ‘Shiva Shivam (Shiv Tandav)’ lyrics offer a heartfelt tribute to Lord Shiva. AOORA and FRIDAYYY deliver a spiritual anthem in Korean Bhakti style.