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What are Thaniyans? They are salutary verses or Hymns on the great people who have contributed majorly to the Sampradayam ( living traditio ns of both teaching and practice within a specific religious-spiritual tradition )  . Below are the Thaniyans of the Acharyans, or preceptors of the srivaishnava sampradayam * Periya perumal(AvaNi – rOhiNi) srI sthanAbharaNam thEja: srIrangEsayam AsrayE chinthAmaNi mivOthvAntham uthsangE ananthabhOgina: * periya  pirAtti  (panguni – uthram) nama: sriranga nAyakyai yath bhrO vibhrama bhEdhatha: IsEsithavya vaishamya nimnOnnatham idham jagath * sEnai mudhaliAr (ippasi – pUrAdam) srIrangachandhramasam indhirayA viharthum  vinyasya visvachidha chinnayanAdhikAram  y O nirvahathya nisamanguLi mudhrayaiva  sEnAnyam anya vimukAs thamasi sriyAma *n ammAzhwAr   (vaikAsi – visAkam) mAthA pithA yuvathayas thanayA vibhUthi: sarvam ya dhEva niyamEna madh anvayAnAm Adhyasyana: kulapathEr vakuLAbhirAmam...

Thiruppanazhwar was a devotee born in the paanar clan of singers in the city of Urayur (Thirukozhi). He was an ardent devotee of the Lord. Thiruppanazhwar used to sit on the bank of the Cauvery river and sing praises of Ranganathar since he wasn't allowed inside the temple due to his lower caste status. Once, while deeply immersed in bhakti and singing the Lord's praises, Thiruppanazhwar unintentionally obstructed the path of a Brahmin named Loka Saranga Munivar, who was on his way to the Cauvery for his ritualistic daily bath. Oblivious to the Brahmin's presence, the azhwar continued singing. In frustration, the Brahmin threw a stone at Thiruppanazhwar, causing his forehead to bleed. Realizing his mistake, Thiruppanazhwar apologized to the Brahmin and stepped aside. After completing his bath, the Brahmin went to see Ranganatha and noticed that the Lord's forehead was also bleeding. This revelation made him realize the gravity of his error, and he sought forgiveness fro...

Thirukkannapuram is a small town in the Nagapattinam district. The last Azhwar, Thirumangai Azhwar, had a special affection and profound love for the Lord of this place, Sowrirajan. He expressed his devotion through many Madals (verses of complaints) in nayika bhavam (assuming himself to be a heroine). This interesting episode took place in Thirukkannapuram, which is also known as "keezha veedu" (while Srirangam is referred to as "mela veedu") in the Srivaishnavasampradhayam. During the Chola rule, the kingdom was under attack, and the ruthless attackers destroyed all temples on their way. The people of Thirukkannapuram received news that their town was next in line to be attacked. At that time, the arayar (temple singer) of the temple, Thirukkannapuram Arayar Swamigal, went to the Lord, seeking protection for the land. However, since the Lord could not verbally respond from the archa thirumeni (sanctum sanctorum), he remained silent, which made Arayar Swamigal fur...

This post provides a list of the Srivaishnava guruparamparai, the lineage of teachers in this great religion. The lineage starts with Srirangam Periya Perumal and ends with Manavala Mamunigal. The lineage is also known as Aacharya Rathna Haaram, representing a complete circle. Srirangam Periya Perumal Srirangam Periya Pirattiyar (Srirangam Thayar) Vishwaksenar (Senai Mudaliyaar) Nammazhwar (with Madhurakavigal and Srimannathamunigal) Uyyakondar (pundarikakshar) Manakkal Nambi ( Sriraama Mishrar) Yaamunacharyar (Yaamuna Muni/Aalavandaar) Periya Nambi Mahapoornar Swami Ramanujar Embaar (Govinda Jeeyar) Parasara Bhattar and Nanjeeyar at his thiruvadi Nanjeeyar Nampillai and Pinbazhagiya Perumal Jeeyar at his thiruvadi Vadakku Thiruveedhi Pillai Pillailokachariyar Thiruvaimozhi Pillai Manavala Mamunigal The lineage chain links back to Srirangam Periya Perumal, as he appeared in the form of a small boy and composed Manavala Mamunigal's thaniyan of "Srisailesha dayapathram,"...

Sage Suthapas was taking a bath in the holy waters of Noopura Ganga in Azhagar hills. Unbeknownst to him, sage Durvasa passed by, but Suthapas didn't notice his arrival. Misinterpreting this as being ignored, Durvasa felt offended and cursed Suthapas to transform into a frog and live in the Vaigai River. Henceforth, Suthapas came to be known as Mandooka Maharishi. Upon realizing his mistake and feeling remorseful, Suthapas Rishi pleaded for forgiveness from Durvasa. In response, Durvasa advised him to pray to Lord Azhagar in Maliruncholai hills. Following the sage's advice, Suthapas engaged in intense penance to please Lord Azhagar. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Azhagar granted the sage's request and revealed his Dashavataram sevai (the ten divine incarnations) to him. This was the beginning and primary reason for the start of the chittirai utsavam which is now so famous and attracts millions of devotees every year, where the lords comes down from the Azhagar hills to the...