Sundaramurthy Nayanar

Shaivism is a branch which believes Lord Shiva as the supreme deity. The Nayanmars of Shaivism have made enormous contribution to the cause of the Hindu faith in Tamilnadu. The Nayanmars, also known as Nayanars, influenced the devotional aspect of God.

The Nayanmars are sixty three in number and they lived during the 6th to 8th century A.D. The three most prolific of the Nayanars are Thirunavukkarasar Nayanar also known as Appar, Thirugnana Sambandar Nayanar well-known as Sambandar, and Sundaramurthi Nayanar well-known as Sundarar. Their hymns make up the Thevaram.

Sundaramurthy Nayanar, known also as Sundarar, is one of the most prominent Nayanmars. This episode gives a brief account of Sundaramurthy Nayanar.