According to a widely narrated legend , Shiva performed the Tandava here , Tandava is a vigorous dance that is the source of the cycle of creation , preservation and dissolution .
The confluence is named after god Shiva , who is also known as Rudra .
According to a widely narrated legend , god performed the Tandava here , Tandava is a vigorous dance that is the source of the cycle of creation , preservation and dissolution .
The confluence is named after god Shiva , who is also known as Rudra .