Green Message: The Evergreen Messages of Spirituality, Sanskrit and Nature
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Sri Poygai Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thiruvekka, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Panchajanya (Conch of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Mudal Thiruvantadi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Bhootatt Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirukkadalmallai (Mahabalipuram), Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Kaumodaki (Mace of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Irundam Thiruvantadi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Pey Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirumayilai (Mylapore), Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Nandaka (Sword of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Mundram Thiruvantadi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Thirumalisai (Thirumazhisai) Alvar (Bhaktisara) (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirumazhisai, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Sudarshana (Discus of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: • Nanmugan Thiruvantadi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Thiruchandaviruttam (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Nammalvar (Nammazhvar) (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirukkurugur (Alvar Thirunagari), Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Vishwaksena (Army Chief of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: • Thiruviruttam (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Thiruvaciriyam (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Periya Thiruvantadi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Thiruvaymozhi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Madhurakavi Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirukkolur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Garuda (Carrier of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Kanninum Siruttambu (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Kulashekhara Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thiruvanjikkulam (Thiruvanchikulam), Kodungallur, Thrissur district, Kerala. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Kaustubha (Jewel of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Perumal Thirumozhi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Periyalvar (Periyazhvar) (Vishnuchitta) (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Ratha (Vehicle of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Thiruppallandu (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) Periyazhvar Thirumozhi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Andal (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Srivilliputtur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Incarnation of Bhoomi Devi (Consort of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: • Thiruppavai (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Nachiyar Thirumozhi (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Thondaradippodi Alvar (Vipra Narayana) (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Thirumandangudi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Vaijayanti (Garland of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: • Thirumalai (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) • Thiruppali Ezhucci (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Thiruppan Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Nichulapuri (Uraiyur), Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Srivatsam (Divine Mark of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Amalanadipiran (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |
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Sri Thiruppan Alvar (5th - 9th Century CE):![]() ◍ Life: Born in Nichulapuri (Uraiyur), Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu. ◍ Sadhana & Philosophy: • Vishnu Bhakti • Partial incarnation of Srivatsam (Divine Mark of Lord Vishnu). ◍ Compositions: Amalanadipiran (Part of Nalayira Divya Prabandham) |