The male tandava aspect of dance, as per Natya Shastra, is attributed to which deity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The male tandava aspect of dance, as per Natya Shastra, is attributed to which deity?

A. Indra

B. Brahma

C. Vishnu

D. Shiva

Answer: Option D

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Tandava, the vigorous and masculine style of dance, is said to have been performed by Lord Shiva.

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