Category Archives: Siddhars

INTRODUCTION The holy religion of Jainism preaches about living a simple and a pious life and without causing any harm to all the living beings in the earth. Jainism is mainly based on the teachings of the 24 Tirthankaras, of whom Lord Mahavira was the most important one. He took birth before 2600 years ago. His teachings […]

INTRODUCTION Harichandra is a king of the Ikshvaku dynasty and he is mentioned in the famous sacred texts Mahabharata, Markandeya Purana and the Devi-Bhagavata Purana. He was the son of the famous king Trishanku. According to the legend, Harichandra gave away all of his riches and also his family in order to fulfill the promise he had made to the […]

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 an army chief of the Chola ruler. He was a regular visitor of the shiva […]

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. Dalits lived their life by working as labourers in the agricultural fields Once, in Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur due […]

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 was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. He was born as a dumb […]

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. Munaiyaduvar also used his earnings for renovating the ancient temples and conducted regular pujas at the shiva […]

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 Sangaramangai at Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. The village was occupied with full of Buddhist […]

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 Sangaramangai at Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. The village was occupied with full of Buddhist […]

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 and performed abhishekhams and homams to please the god. He also ruled his kingdom […]

INTRODUCTION Kalarsinga Nayanar is a Nayanar saint and a strict follower of Shaivism sect. He ruled his pallava dynasty in a proper manner. During his period, he spread the shaivism sect throughout his region and people in his region lived happily and peacefully. LIFE Kalarsinga was a Pallava king and conquered many kingdoms and become a great emperor. He was […]