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12 Azhvars
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12 Azhvars

Azhvar = 'Azh', 'To Immerse oneself' as 'one who dives deep into the ocean of the countless attributes of god'. Azhvar meaning 'One who is immersed' (or) 'Spiritual Master'. Andal is the only female Poet in the 12 Alvars. The verses of the various azhwars were compiled by Nathamuni.

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POIGAI AZHVAR
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Poigaiazhvar
MONTH: Iypasi Thiruvonam
BIRTHPLACE: Kanchipuram (Yadhotakaari temple Temple - Near Poigai)
WORKS: Mudhal Thiruvandhadhi (100 Verses)
AVATAR OF: Panchajanya (Vishnu's conch)
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BHOOTHATH AZHVAR
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BHOOTHATH AZHVAR
MONTH: Iypasi Avittam
BIRTHPLACE: Thirukadalmallai (Mahabalipuram)
WORKS: Irandam Tiruvandadhi (100 Verses)
AVATAR OF: Kaumodaki (Vishnu's Mace)
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PEY AZHVAR
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PEY AZHVAR
MONTH: Iypasi Sathayam
BIRTHPLACE: Mylapore (historically called Manikaivaram) - Adi Kesava Perumal Temple)
WORKS: Moondram Thiruvandhadhi (100 Verses)
AVATAR OF: Nandaka (Vishnu's sword)
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THIRUMAZHISAI AZHVAR
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THIRUMAZHISAI AZHVAR
MONTH: Thai Magam
BIRTHPLACE: Jagannatha Perumal temple, Tirumazhisai
WORKS: Nanmugan Thiruvandhadhi (96 verses); ThiruChanda Virutham (120 verses).
AVATAR OF: Sudharshana Chakra (Vishnu's discus)
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NAMMAZHVAR
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NAMMAZHVAR
MONTH: Vaikasi Vishaakam
BIRTHPLACE: Azhwar Thirunagari (Kurugur)
WORKS: Tiruvaymozhi (1102 verses), Thiruvirutham (100 verses), Thiru Aasiriyam - 7 verses and Periya Thiruvanthadi (87 verses).
AVATAR OF: Vishvaksena (Vishnu's commander)
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MADHURAKAVI AZHVAR
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MADHURAKAVI AZHVAR
MONTH: Chittirai Chittirai
BIRTHPLACE: Thirukkolur near Azhwar Thirunagari.
WORKS: Kanninun Siruthambu, 11 verses.
AVATAR OF: Garuda (Vishnu's mount)
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KULASHEKHARA AZHVAR
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KULASHEKHARA AZHVAR
MONTH: Maasee Punar Poosam
BIRTHPLACE: Thiruvanchikulam.
WORKS: Perumal Thirumozhi, 105 verses.
AVATAR OF: Kaustubha (Vishnu's jewel embedded in his necklace).
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PERIYA AZHVAR
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PERIYA AZHVAR
MONTH: Aani Swathi
BIRTHPLACE: Srivilliputhur
WORKS: Thiruppallaandu, 12 verses; Periyazhwar Thirumozhi, 461 verses.
AVATAR OF: Garuda (Vishnu's mount).
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ANDAL
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ANDAL
MONTH: Aadi Pooram
BIRTHPLACE: Srivilliputhur
WORKS: Nachiyar Thirumozhi, 143 verses; Thiruppavai, 30 verses.
AVATAR OF: Bhudevi (Vishnu's wife and the earth goddess).
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THONDARADIP PODI AZHVAR
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THONDARADIPPODI AZHVAR
MONTH: Margazhi Kettai
BIRTHPLACE: Thirumandangudi
WORKS: Thirumaalai, 45 verses; Thirupalliezhuchi, 10 verses.
AVATAR OF: Vanamalai (Vishnu's garland).
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THIRUPPAAN AZHVAR
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THIRUPPAAN AZHVAR
MONTH: Karthigai Rogini
BIRTHPLACE: Uraiyur
WORKS: Amalanadhi Piraan, 10 verses.
AVATAR OF: Srivatsa (An auspicious mark on Vishnu's chest).
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THIRUMANGAI AZHVAR
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THIRUMANGAI AZHVAR
MONTH: Karthigai Krithika
BIRTHPLACE: Thirukurayalur
WORKS: Periya Thirumozhi, 1084 verses; Thiru Vezhukootru irukkai, 1 verse; Thiru Kurun Thandagam, 20 verses; Thiru Nedun Thandagam, 30 verses; Siriya Thirumadal, 40 verses; Periya Thirumadal, 78 verses;
AVATAR OF: Sharanga (Vishnu's bow).
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