ravi
रविSun
Meaning
Ravi means the sun. In Indian classical dance lyrics, it frequently appears alongside 'shashi' (moon) to describe a deity, often Shiva, who is adorned with or embodies these celestial bodies. It typically features in descriptive lines praising the divine form or attributes, highlighting the deity's cosmic power and brilliance.
In the songs
Jayya jayya jakka jakka shashi ravi bhooshana roopa bhayankara
Victorious one, adorned with the sun and moon, of terrifying form
Brahmandagalodeya (Kande Na Natarajana) · Traditional
jaya jaya jaga jaga SaSi ravi bhUSaNa rUpa bhayaGkara Damaruka hasta
Victory, victory! The one adorned with the moon and sun, with a terrifying form, holding the Damaru in his hand
Krupa Samudram · Unknown
jaga jaga jaya jaya shashi ravi bhooshana
Victory to the one adorned by the sun and moon
Natesha Kauthuvam · Gangaimuthu Nattuvanar