Adisesha is known as the King of Nagas as mentioned in the ancient puranas. Sesha is holding the entire universe in his body and is chanting the names of the Lord Vishnu from his mouth. He is considered as a very noble and a pious god. He is also called by various names suchRead More →

Sri Konganar was believed to have been born during the 5th century BC, and is the disciple of Boganathar, and he is one among the 18 great siddhars. He was appreciated as the best student by Bogar himself. He was born in Erode in a goldsmith family. His main worksRead More →

Kari Nayanar is one of the 63 nayanar saints, and was a great worshipper of Lord Shiva. He rendered a famous Tamil text named as Karikkovai. Hence he was called as Kari Nayanar. LIFE Kari Nayanar was born in a Brahmin family in Thirukkadaiyur, Near Amritaghateswarar – Abirami Temple and the ancient Thirukkadaiyur Mayanam temple. He was an ardentRead More →

Vayilar was a Nayanar saint, and the follower of the principles of Shaivism. He is considered as one among the 63 nayanars.  He is an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. LIFE Vayilar was born and brought up in Mylapore, Chennai. He belongs to vellalar caste. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. He wasRead More →

INTRODUCTION Munaiyaduvar was a Nayanar saint, and a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He was a strict follower of the principles of shaivism.  Munaiyaduvar is described as a soldier, who would fight for the weak and non-courageous kings and use the wealth received from them in service of Lord Shiva and his devotees. Munaiyaduvar alsoRead More →

INTRODUCTION Kalarsinga Nayanar was a Nayanar saint, and a strict follower of Shaivism sect. He ruled his pallava dynasty in a proper manner. During his period, he spread the shaivism sect throughout his region, and people in his region were lived happily and peacefully. LIFE Kalarsinga was a Pallava king and conquered many kingdoms andRead More →

INTRODUCTION Kochchenganan was an ancient chola king. He was supposed to have lived before several thousands of years ago. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, and spent his life towards devoting Lord Shiva in shiva temples and offering various puja services and performed abhishekhams and homams to please theRead More →

INTRODUCTION Rajashekhara (9th century AD), was also called as Cheraman Perumal Nayanar, was a Chera ruler at Kodungallur in Kerala. He was a great ruler and got good knowledge in penning devotional poems. He was considered as one among the 63 nayanar shavite saints. He ruled his kingdom in a well versed manner with great shiva bhaktiRead More →

INTRODUCTION Vasudevanand Saraswati (1854–1914), is a great saint and lived a simple and pious life throughout his life. He is also considered as an avatar of Lord Dattareya, and also known as Tembe Swami. His father was a noble Brahmin scholar who worked as a priest in the Gangapur temple inRead More →

INTRODUCTION Nandanar (7th Century AD) was a Nayanar saint, and a follower of Shaivism. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and spent his life towards worshipping Shiva with sincere faith and devotion in his mind. LIFE Nandanar belonged to Adanur in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. He was born in the Dalit community, andRead More →

INTRODUCTION Madhav Rao Deshpande also called as Shama was one of the baba’s most sincere devotees, and acted like his personal attendant. Their relationship can be compared to that of Lord Krishna and Arjuna. He was born on Margashirsh Shudda Panchmi day on 6th December 1880 to a Brahmin family fromRead More →

INTRODUCTION Muthuswami Dikshitar (1775–1835) was a great  poet, singer, veena player, and a great composer of Carnatic Music. His compositions are highly praised for their detailed descriptions of Hindu gods and temples. His compositions are popular and even today it is sung in classical concerts of Carnatic music. He is also appreciatedRead More →

INTRODUCTION Sakkiya Nayanar (7th century AD) was a Nayanar saint, and is considered as one among the 63 Nayanars. He was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva, and he would never take his food, without worshipping Lord Shiva. LIFE Sakkiya Nayanar was born in the village Sangaramangai at Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. The village wasRead More →

  INTRODUCTION Charaka (3rd century BC) was one of the great physician and inventor of new medical system of Ayurveda, and healed many people from their various health related problems. He is the author of the Charaka Samhita. Charaka was lived in Jalandhar in the present day Punjab. He is considered as the father ofRead More →

INTRODUCTION Shri Krishna Saraswati Swamigal (1836-1900 AD) was lived in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Swami was also called as Dattaswami. He is considered as an avatar of Lord Dattatreya. He was a spiritual saint and born in this earth to propagate the teachings and importance of Lord Dattatreya among the people. He will usedRead More →

  INTRODUCTION Sitaramdas Omkarnath (1892–1982) was an Indian saint from Bengal. He invoked the bhakti path among his devotees throughout the world, and also preaches the importance of chanting Ram Nam. He is considered as a pious and a holy man among his followers and his devotees. Sitaramdas Omkarnath had written many booksRead More →

INTRODUCTION Bayajabai also called fondly as Bayaja Maa became a resident of Shirdi after she married Sree Ganapath Patil. She was a sincere and a dutiful wife and she also provided food to all the guests and other living creatures like dogs, cats and birds, especially to crows.       SheRead More →

INTRODUCTION Yadavacharya(1580-1630) was a great saint of the Dwaita Sect. He is the follower of Uttaradi Mutt and the disciple of Vedesa Bhiksu. His birth name was Yadupati, and he was born in Kannada Brahmin family in a village at Belgaum district. His father name is Yadappayya. WORKS Commentary on Tattva Samkhyana. Commentary on CommentaryRead More →