In the lush land of Thirunagari, also known as Thirukurugoor, where the river Tamiraparani flows, was born one of the greatest mystics of the Vaishnavite tradition — Nammalwar. Vaishnavites revere him not merely as an Alwar, but as the very embodiment of divine wisdom. He is believed to be the avatar of Vishwaksena, the celestial commander of Vishnu, and also of the...
Having had a fulfilling darshan at the Polla Pillayar temple my husband Senthil and I headed further down the same road to reach Kaatu Mannar Koil a little town but with great historical and spiritual importance. This is the town where sage Nadhamuni who compiled the 4000 Divya Prabandham was born. Also the birth place of Alavandar his grandson, another important...