Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Azhwars were Tamil
poets; passionate devotees of Lord Vishnu lived between 6th
and 9th centuries. They composed marvelous verses
praising the grandeur of Lord Vishnu in Tamil, these famous verses are
collectively known as Divya Prabandham considered as the sacred Tamil Veda. Azhwars
were felt the perpetual presence of supreme Lord in their hearts and composed
enthralling verses praising the unparalleled compassion of Lord. These
Azhwars have visited many sacred temples of Lord Vishnu and sung praising the
glories of Lord was come to known as 108 Divya Kshetram.
1. Poigai Azhwar/ Poigai Piran/
Padma Muni/ was lived in 7th century; he was born in
Kanchipuram in the Tamil month Aippasi with the birth star Sravana/Thiruvonam.
Poigai Azhwar composed 100 enthralling verses praising the glories of Lord
Vishnu in his famous composition Muthal Thiruvandhadhi. It is believed
that Poigai Azhwar was the reincarnation of Conch/Panchajanyam, one of the
Panchayudham of Lord Vishnu.
2. Boothathazhwar was lived in 7th Century; he was born in Mamallapuram/Thirukadalmallai in the
Tamil month Aippasi with the birth star Avittam. Boothathazhwar composed
100 beautiful verses praising the grandeur of Lord Vishnu in his prominent
composition Irandam Thiruvandhadhi. It is believed that Boothathazhwar
was the reincarnation of Mace/Kaumodhakee, one of the Panchayudham of Lord
Vishnu.
3. Peyazhwar/Kairavamuni was lived
in 7th century; he was born in Mylapore/Chennai in the Tamil
month Aippasi with the birth star Sadayam. Peyazhwar composed enthralling
100 verses praising the glories of Lord Vishnu in his famous composition
Moondram Thiruvandhadhi. It is believed that Peyazhwar was the
reincarnation of Nandakam/Sword, one of the Panchayudham of Lord Vishnu.
4 . Thirumazhisai
Azhwar/Mazhisaipiran/ Bhakthisarar/ was lived in 7th Century;
he was born in a village called Thirumazhisai/Kanchipuram in the Tamil month
Thai with the birth star Makh. Thirumazhisai Azhwar described the
grandeur of Lord Vishnu in his compositions Nanmugan Thiruvandhadhi and
Thiruchandhavirutham which contains 96 and 120 verses respectively.
It is believed that Thirumazhisai Azhwar was the reincarnation of Sudarsana
Chakra/Dice, one of the Panchayudham of Lord Vishnu.
5 . Nammazhwar/Sadagopan/Parankusanayaki/
Sadari/Maran was lived in 9th Century; he was born in Azhwar
Thirunagari/Thirukkurugur in the Tamil month Vaikasi with the birth star
Vishakh. Nammazhwar in his stunning compositions
Thiruvaimozhi (1102), Thiruvasiriyam (7), Thiruvirutham (100) and
Periyathiruvandhadhi (87) sung praising the eternal glories of Lord Vishnu. It
is believed that Nammazhwar was the reincarnation of Lord Vishnu’s commander in
chief Vishwaksena.
6 . Madhurakavi Azhwar/ Azhwarkalkku
Adiyan was lived in 9th century, he was born in Thirukkolur
in the Tamil month Chithirai with the birth star Chithirai. Madhurakavi
Azhwar composed Kannanin Siruthambu which contains 11 verses praising the
everlasting beauty of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Madhurakavi Azhwar
was the reincarnation of Vainatheya/Garuda/King of Birds, celestial vehicle of
Lord Vishnu.
7 . Kulazhekara Azhwar /Koodalnayagan
/ Kollikavalan was lived in 9th Century, he was ruled
Thiruvanchikulam as the capital of his Kingdom. Kulazhekara Azhwar was
born in the Tamil month Masi with the birth star Punarvasu. He composed
Perumal Thirumozhi which contains 105 beautiful verses praising the grandeur of
Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Kulazhekara Azhwar was the reincarnation
of Kausthubam/necklace of Lord Vishnu.
8 . Periyazhwar /Vishnuchithar /
Bhattarpiran/ Srivilliputhooran/ was lived in 9th century;
he was born in Srivilliputhur in the Tamil month Ani with the birth star Swati.
Periyazhwar was composed Periyazhwar Thirumozhi which contains 473 beautiful
verses praising the glories of Lord Vishnu. It is believed
Periyazhwar was the reincarnation of Garuda/King of Birds, celestial vehicle of
Lord Vishnu.
9 . Andal/Soodikodutha
Nachiyar/Soodikodutha Sudarkodi/ Goda/ Godapiratti was born as daughter to
Periya Azhwar in Srivilliputhur who was lived in 9th Century.
Andal was born in the Tamil month Adi with the birth star Pooram/Poorva
Phalguni. Sri Andal composed stunning verses praising the eternal glories
of Lord Vishnu in Nachiyar Thirumozhi (143) and Thiruppavai (30). It’s
believed that Andal was the incarnation of Goddess Sri Bhoodevi consort of Lord
Vishnu.
10. Thondaradipodi Azhwar/Vipranarayana was lived in 8th century; he was born in Thirumandangudi in the Tamil month
Markazhi with the birth star Jyeshta/Kettai. Thondaradipodi Azhwar
composed Thirumalai (45) and Thirupalliyezhuchi (10) praising the grandeur of
Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Thondaradipodi Azhwar was the
reincarnation of Lord Vishnu’s floral garland Vanamala.
11. Thiruppana Azhwar/Panar/Munivahanar/Yogi Vahanar
was lived in 8th Century; he was born in Uraiyur,
Thiruchirapalli in the Tamil month Karthikai with the birth star Rohini.
Thiruppana Azhwar composed Amalananadhipiran (10) praising the glories of Lord
Vishnu. It is believed that Thippana Azhwar was the reincarnation of
Srivatsam of Lord Vishnu.
12. Thirumangai Azhwar/ Kaliyan/ Aalinadan/ was lived
in 8th Century, he was born in Thirukurayalur in the Tamil
month Karthikai with the birth star Kruthika. Thirumangai Azhwar composed
Periya Thirumozhi (1084), Thiruvezhkuttrirukkai (1), Thirukuruthandagam (20) and
Thirunedunthandagam (30). It is believed that Thirumangai Azhwar was the
reincarnation of Sarngam, bow of Lord Ram.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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