Siva Thaandavam in sculputures carved on the side of the main Kopuram of Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale.Siva Thaandavam is a form of cosmic dance by Lord Siva in Chithamparam.The dance consists of 108 Karanams. Siva Thaandavam is a cosmic dance of creation, protection and destruction. The Lord Siva had prformed seven different Thaandavams. They are Ananda Thaandavam, Sandya Thaandavam, Kalika Thaandavam, Vijaya Thaandavam, Oorthva Thaandavam, Uma Thaandavam and Samhara Thaanda
