Inspired by the Tamil epic 'Chilappathikaram', Attakkalari's multi-media dance production is an episodical journey, traversing layers of temporal and physical locations that often defy conventional notions of space and chronology. Establishing a link, between the landscape and the emotional as well as spiritual mindset of the protagonist, images from ordinary human existence encounter the intervention of inexplicable forces.

In 'The Cosmic Dance of Siva', Nataraja is both symbol and reality. It is the movement of creation, preservation and dissolution. This triad, taken together, is the principle of Maya. Shiva is the Divine Dancer, visualized in terms of motion and vibration. Nataraja personifies the kinetic aspect of Siva's divinity – the elemental force through the power of which the whole universe is created, sustained, and ultimately destroyed. We are all dancing with Siva this very moment, and He with us. This cosmic dance of Siva is called Anandatandava, the Dance of Bliss.