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