Introduction திருமழிசை (Thirumazhisai) Piran is worshiped as one of the twelve Alvars, the great Bhakti saints and scholars of Sanathana dharma. Some historians date the time period of the Alvars to 6th – 8th century CE, while other scholars state much earlier dates. The Tamizh songs of the Alvars comprise the sacred 4000 Divya Prabandham … Continue reading Personalities: Thirumazhisai Alvar
“அன்று இரவு கண் துயிலார் புலர்ந்து அதற்பின் அங்கு எய்த ஒன்றியணை தரு தன்மை உறு குலத்தோடு இசைவு இல்லை என்று இதுவும் எம்பெருமான் ஏவல் எனப் போக்கு ஒழிவார் நன்றுமெழுங் காதல் மிக நாளைப் போவேன் என்பார்.” – Sekkizhar, Periyapuranam [4]. Introduction Nandanaar, the peerless Siva Bhakta is worshiped as one of the sixty-three Naayanmars (Naayanars) in Tamizh Nadu. His life story is recounted … Continue reading Personalities: Nandanaar
Biography Vishnuchittar was born to Mukunda Bhattar and Padumavalli in Srivilliputtur (less than 100 Km from Madurai) in the Pandya Kingdom. A date range given for his birth is the 8th-9th century CE. The boy developed a sense of devotion and service toward Mahavishnu from a very young age, and he thought of the best … Continue reading Personalities: Periyalvar
After having the privilege of publishing this sublime essay on Andal Devi, it is only appropriate to devote this post to Kamban, the emperor of poetry and devotee of Nammalwar. Background Kamban was born in Thiruvazhundur in the Thanjavur area of the Chola kingdom. Multiple scholars and historians place him in the 9th century … Continue reading Personalities: Kavichakravarthi Kamban