Sri Madura Kavi Alwar's Thiru Nakshatram on 18th April, 2011 !!

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Alwars were Tamil poets, an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu and were engrossed in   spreading Nama Bakthi.  Their self-less service to Lord, longing for His presence and undeviated Bakthi towards Lord made them to write invaluable Hymns (known as Tamil Veda) Praising the glory of Him.  The Hymns written by these tweleve alwars collectively known as 'Divya Prabandam'. 

The tweleve Alwars were: 

Sri Poigai Alwar ( An avathar of Lord Vishnu's  'Panchajanyam' or Conch'.    He was born in Kanchipuram - ( during 7th C.AD) - He was born in the month Aiypassi and his birth star was Thiruvonam (Sravana) )

Sri Bhoothathalwar (An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Mace/Club'.  He was born in Thirukadalmallai - Mahabalipuram (during 7th C.AD) - Was born in the month Aiypassi and his birth star was Avittam)

Sri Peyalwar (An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Nandakam'/Sword.  He was born in Mylapore-Chennai (during 7th C.AD) - was born in the month of Aiypassi and his birth star was 'Sathayam')

Sri Thirumazhisai Alwar ( An avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Sudarsana Chakra'/Discus.  He was born in Thirumazhisai (during 7th C.AD) - was born in the month of Thai with the birth star 'Makam')

Sri Nammalwar ( An avathar of Lord Vishnu's Commander - in -  Cheif, 'Vikshavasenar'.  He was born in Alwar Thirunagari Kurugur (during 9th C.AD) - was born in the month of Vaikasi with the birth star ' Vaishak' )

Sri Madurakavi Alwar ( An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's divine vehicle 'Garuda'/Vainatheya.  He was born in Thirukollur (during 9th C.AD) - was born in the month 'Chithirai' with the birth star 'Chithirai')

Sri Kulasekhara Alwar ( An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Kousthubam'.  He was born in Thiruvanjikulam (during 8th C.AD) - was born in the month Masi with the birth star 'Punar Vasu' )

Sri Periyalwar (An avathar of Lord Vishnu's divine vehicle 'Garuda'.  He was born in Srivilliputhur (during 9th C.AD) - was born in the month of 'Aani' with the birth star 'Swathi')

Sri Andal ( An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's Consort 'Boodevi Thayar'.  She was born in Srivilliputhur (during 9th C.AD) - was born in the month of 'Adi' with the birth star 'Pooram')

Sri Thondaradipodi Alwar (An avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Vanamala'.  He was born in Thirumandangudi (during 8th C.AD) - was born in the month of 'Margazhi' with the birth star 'Jyeshta')

Sri Thiruppanalwar ( An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'SriVastsam'.  He was born in Urayur ( during 8th C.AD) - was born in the month of 'Karthikai' with the birth star 'Rohini')

Sri Thirumangai Alwar (An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Sharngam'/Bow.  He was born in Thirukurayalur (during 8th C.AD) - was born in the month of 'Karthik' with the birth star ' Krithika')

Sri Chakkarathalwar  - An Avathar of Lord Vishnu's 'Sudarsana Chakra'

Jai Sriman Narayana !!