Periyalwars
The Periyalvars are a group of 12 Tamil Hindu saints and poets who lived in South India during the 6th to 9th centuries CE. They are revered for their devotion to the Hindu god Vishnu and are considered among the greatest devotees of the god in Hindu tradition. The Periyalvars are known for their compositions, known as "Divya Prabandham," which are a collection of 2,750 verses written in Tamil. These verses are a significant part of the Tamil canon and are recited during festivals and religious ceremonies.
The Periyalvars are traditionally divided into three groups based on their devotion to different avatars of
The Periyalvars are known for their deep devotion and love for Vishnu, which is reflected in their
The Periyalvars are celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi, which falls in May-June. During this time,