Vedic History

Thirugyanasambandar Part 2


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In this podcast, we go deeper into the story of Thirugyanasambandar, one of the 4 most prominent Nayanmars in Shaivite tradition and history of Tamil Nadu. He was a child prodigy and lived just for 16 years. The purpose of his birth was to promote and spread Shaivism and in those few short years he lived, he composed several beautiful padigams on Lord Shiva.

Some highlights from this session:
1. Birth and Childhood of Thirugyanasambandar
2. Thirugyanasambandar recieving Gyana-paal (divine milk) from Ambal
3. Description of the temple of Lord Sattainadhar & Goddess Periya Nayaki where Thirugyanasambandar sang his first padhigam
4. Temple at Thiruvattadurai (Lord Theerthapuriswarar & Goddess Anandhanayaki)
Listen to learn more about the Saint-poet Sambandanaar!

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Vedic HistoryBy Smt. Madhuri Sivaganesh