The Alwars were the twelve great devotees of Maha Vishnu who were born on earth to spread His glory and devotion among people. The Alwars were so completely immersed in devotion and love for Vishnu / Perumal that they came to be known as Alwars — “those who are deeply immersed in bhakti.” Their hymns, composed in beautiful and chaste Tamil, remain among the finest...
