


The symbolic dance of Shiva has always been an important subject in the trance culture, which is a fact that makes this culture quite connected to a symbolic destruction dance act since its very beginning. Shiva has often been depicted on the covers of trance albums or on the decorations of the trance gatherings. Shiva is the destroyer of the world – his Nataraj dance represents both the destruction and the creation of the universe and reveals the cycles of death, birth and rebirth. Goa Gil has a deep background in the Hindu Religion and the highest spiritual order of the Naga Babas, the holy naked men covered in ashes from the sacred fire, smoking chillum and worshipping Shiva. The psychedelic trance culture has generally its roots in the Indian province of Goa, where the Pioneer Goa Gil redefined the ancient tribal ritual for the 21st century.

Even this association extends to psychedelic music. You can always find Psychedelic images of Lord Shiva, while searching for psychedelic artworks.
