Madhurakavi Alwar was born in the Pandya kingdom, at Thirukolur near Thoothukudi. He was born in the Tamil month of Chithirai, under the star Chithirai. Tradition also reveres him as the incarnation of Kumudha Ganesha, a disciple of Vishwaksena, the celestial commander of Mahavishnu. Among the Alwars, Madhurakavi holds a unique place. While the other Alwars were...
