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तिरुमंगई आळ्वार
Thirumangai Azhwar • திருமங்கையாழ்வார்
Thirumangai Azhwar (Kaliyan/Parakalan)
स्थान
Alinadan Tiruchutru (4th Prakaram)
महत्व
The warrior-saint who built the temple's golden vimana and composed Periya Thirumozhi. The 4th prakaram is named after him.
तिरुमंगई आळ्वार के बारे में
Thirumangai Azhwar, also known as Alinadan, Parakaalan, and Kaliyan, was born in Thirukkuraiyalur. Originally a Chozha king's soldier, he became an ardent devotee. He composed Periya Thirumozhi and built the golden vimana for Srirangam. The 4th prakaram is named Alinadan Tiruchutru after him. The famous Vedupari festival commemorates his story.
मुख्य विशेषताएं
- ✦ 4th Prakaram named "Alinadan Tiruchutru" after him
- ✦ Built golden vimana using gold from Buddhist monastery
- ✦ Composed Periya Thirumozhi and other works
- ✦ Vedupari festival in Margazhi commemorates his story
- ✦ Called "Veera Neelan" for his brave acts
विशेष दिन और त्योहार
Vedupari (Margazhi - Vaikunta Ekadasi) Karthigai
संबंधित मंदिर
स्रोत: HRCE देवस्थानम पुस्तिका 2026-27