shashi
शशिSanskrit
Moon, the celestial body.
Lyrics
Meaning
Shashi refers to the moon, the celestial body. In dance lyrics, it frequently appears in epithets for deities, especially Shiva, who is often described as wearing the moon on his head. It can also evoke beauty, coolness, or the passage of time.
In the songs
Jayya jayya jakka jakka shashi ravi bhooshana roopa bhayankara
Victorious one, adorned with the sun and moon, of terrifying form
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
jaga jaga jaya jaya shashi ravi bhooshana roopa bhayankara
Victory to the Lord of the universe, adorned with the moon and sun, with a fearsome form.
Natesha Kauthuvam · Traditional