Thirumangai Alvar
Thirumangai Alvar (IAST:Tirumaṅgai Āḻvār ), also referred to as Thirumangai Mannan is the last of the 12 Alvar saints of south India, who are known for their affiliation to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. He is considered one of the most learned Alvars, and the most superior Alvar in the context of composition of verses. He holds the title Narkavi Perumal, the mark of an excellent poet, and Parakala (Beyond Time).
Thirumangai Alvar | |
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| Born | Kaliyan the 8th century CE (traditional dating: 2702 BCE) Kuriayalur (Thiruvali-Thirunagari) |
| Died | Thirukkurungudi (Thirunelveli dist.) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Other names | Parakalan |
| Philosophy | Vaishnava Bhakti |
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| Literary works | Periya Tirumoli Tirunetuntantakam Tirukkuruntantakam Tiruvelukkutrirukkai Ciriya Tirumatal Periya Tirumatal |
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| Vaishnavism |
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Though he is respected as a Vaishnava saint-poet, he initially worked as a military commander, a chieftain, and then a robber. After his conversion to Vaishnavism, he confronted practitioners the sect of Shaivism, as well as Buddhism and Jainism.
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