INTRODUCTION Eyarkon Kalikkama Nayanar was a Nayanar saint, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He lived during the period of Sundarar. LIFE Kalikkama was born in Tiruperumangalam. He belongs to vellalar caste. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. Kalikkama served as...
INTRODUCTION Nandanar (7th Century AD) was a Nayanar saint, and a follower of Shaivism. LIFE Nandanar belonged to Adanur in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. He was born in the Dalit community and during that time they were considered as untouchables among the people....
INTRODUCTION Vayilar was a Nayanar saint and the follower of the principles of Shaivism. He is considered as one among the 63 nayanars. He is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. LIFE Vayilar was born and brought up in Mylapore, Chennai. He belongs to vellalar caste. He...
INTRODUCTION Munaiyaduvar was a Nayanar saint and a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Munaiyaduvar is described as a soldier, who would fight for the weak and non-courageous kings and use the wealth received from them in service of Lord Shiva and his devotees....
INTRODUCTION Sakkiya Nayanar (7th century AD) was a Nayanar saint, and is considered as one among the 63 Nayanars. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and he would never take his food, without worshiping Lord Shiva. LIFE Sakkiya Nayanar was born in the village...
INTRODUCTION Kochchenganan was an ancient chola king.He was supposed to have lived before several thousands of years ago. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and spent his life towards devoting Lord Shiva in shiva temples and offering various puja services...