KUMARAGURUPARAR

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Kumaraguruparar (17th century AD), was a poet and Shaivite saint, who associated with the Dharmapuram Adheenam. LIFE Kumaraguruparar was born in Thoothukudi district. He was blessed with Lord Muruga, and he sang in praise of Lord Murugan. He has also...

KARNA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Karna is one of the major characters in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Surya and princess Kunti Devi. Kunti Devi who delivered Karna at a younger age and in an unmarried state leaves him in Ganges river by putting him in a basket. Then he...

JAMBAVAN

by | Aug 22, 2019 | Religious

INTRODUCTION Jambavan is a character popularly found in Ramayana. He is regarded as the King of Bears and is having the power equivalent to that of lakhs of elephants and lions, and the capacity to win anyone. He is created specially by Lord Brahma for serving Sri...

ERRAPRAGADA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Errapragada Erranna (1325–1353) was a Telugu poet. He was born in a village located at Andhra Pradesh. LIFE He belonged to the Brahmin caste. His family followed Sanatana Dharma and spread it among the people. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and Lord...

CHANNABASAVANNA

by | Aug 22, 2019 | God and Goddess

INTRODUCTION Channabasavanna was one of the important Lingayat saints of the 12th century. He played a key role in spreading the faith of Lingayats. His uncle was Basavanna, and he was brought up in his house. IMPORTANCE His main devotional writings were the Karana...