Shiva Tandava Stotram is a devotional poem in praise of Lord Shiva, the most popular and most worshiped deity in the Hindu religion. This poem is an alliterative structure that uses a number of techniques to present the concept of God with beauty and strength. It is written in the style of a pancha , a classical Indian devotional poem. The poem starts with the word "Om" (omakarman), which is a way to express the unity of the universe. It is followed by a stanza of praise, in which the characteristics of God are described with great beauty and strength.

The second stanza of the poem contains a list of different qualities of God, including his beauty, his power, and his wisdom. The third and fourth stanzas contain the characteristics of God as the creator and the life-sustaining force of the universe.