Reviving the true dance of Siva
“The raised leg of the dancer shows the liberating freedom of his dance.”
Stella Kramrisch, The Presence of Siva.
Udumalai Senthil performs the Pradosha Thandavam at a temple in Chennai. Pradosha Thandavam is a form of dancing which is noted for the difficult mudras and leg movements.
Pradosha Thandavam – a dancer’s style of worship
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Text and Images: Salil Jose
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