Perini Shiva Thandavam (Perini Śivatāṇḍavam) is an ancient, vigorous dance form from Telangana, India. Revered as the “Dance of Warriors,” it was traditionally performed by soldiers before going to battle to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and transformation. This dance reached its zenith during the Kakatiya dynasty and is […]Read More
