Murugattrupadai
Murugattrupadai is a collection of ten Tamil poems from the Sangam literature period. These poems are attributed to the poet Nakkirar and are dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. The title itself translates to "A Guide to Murugan," suggesting that the poems serve as an instructional or devotional guide for pilgrims seeking to visit Murugan's shrines. The collection is a significant work within the Pathinenkilkannakku, a group of eighteen Tamil ethical and didactic works.
The poems within Murugattrupadai are characterized by their rich imagery, vivid descriptions of landscapes, and intricate