One of Hinduism's most adored deities, Lord Shiva, is the subject of the devotional hymn known as Shiv Tandav Stotram (शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्) by Shankar Mahadevan. It is thought that Ravana, a demon king from Hindu mythology who was also a devoted follower of Lord Shiva, wrote it. The Shiv Tandav Stotram describes Lord Shiva's attributes and his cosmic dance, which is believed to represent the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. The hymn is composed in Sanskrit and features complex poetic meter and intricate wordplay.