63 Nayanmar !! Life of Thiru Kari Nayanar !!


 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
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Angavartham Makizhum Vakai Aduthurrai Nayamakki
Kongalarthar Mannavarpal Petra Nidhi Kuvaikondu
Venganhara Vodukidanthu Vilangumilam Piraichenni
Sankaranar Inidhamarum Dhanangal Palachamaithar
 
 

Thiru Kariyar Nayanar was born in Thirukadavur.  He was a Tamil scholar with abundance of knowledge in Tamil compilations.  He visited the palaces of   Chera, Chola and Pandiya Kings and revealed his extraordinary creativity in composing Tamil poems.   He captured the attention of Kings with his mesmerizing poetry and earned fame and wealth in no time.   In this way, he earned huge income from the palace of Kings.  All those incomes were wisely utilized for the service of Lord Shiva and his devotees.    He built numerous temples for Lord Shiva and carried out his wonderful service throughout his life.  Lord was pleased at the devotion and love for the construction of beautiful Tamil verses praising the glories of Lord. 

 
 

In the Tamil month Masi-Pooradam is widely celebrated as Guru Puja day of Thiru Kari Nayanar, the day he attained the Abode of Lord Shiva.

 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!

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