Friday, July 23, 2010

Alwar

Alvars or 'Azhwars' literally means 'people who are immersed'. They are so called because they were immersed in their devotion and love to their Lord, Vishnu.



Alwar Saint

Period and Place

Poigai Alvar

7th C. AD, Kanchipuram

Bhoothathalvar

7th C. AD, Thirukadalmallai (Mahabhalipuram)

Peyalvar

7th C. AD, Mylapore

Thirumalisai Alvar

7th C. AD, Thirumazhisai

Nammalvar

9th C. AD, Azhwar Thirunagari (Kurugur)

Madhurakavi Alvar

9th C. AD, Thirukollur

Kulashekhara Alvar

8th C. AD, thirvanjikkolam

Periyalvar

9th C. AD, Sri Villiputhur

Andal

9th C. AD, Sri Villiputhur

Thondaradippodi Alvar

8th C. AD, Thirumandangudi

Thiruppaan Alvar

8th C. AD, Uraiyur

Thirumangai Alvar

8th C. AD, thirukurayalur

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