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natesha

नटेश
Sanskrit

Lord of dance, an epithet of Shiva

Lyrics

Meaning

Natesha means "Lord of dance." This epithet refers to Shiva in his form as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, and is frequently found in lyrics praising his divine dance or attributes. Dancers encounter it in pieces dedicated to Shiva.

In the songs

  • Damaruka hastha thrutheeya sahasra theekshitha naadha natesha nruthyava

    Holding the Damaru, the three-eyed one, the Lord of dance

    Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional

  • damaruka hastha dhvitheeya sahasra deekshitha naadha natesha kauthuvam

    Holding the damaru drum, the Lord of dance (Natesha) who is worshipped by thousands, this is his Kauthuvam.

    Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana)

    Traditional

    appears in 1 line

  • Natesha Kauthuvam

    Traditional

    appears in 1 line

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