Alwars

Alwars are revered Tamil Hindu saints and poets from southern India, particularly from the 6th to 9th centuries CE. They dedicated their lives to expressing deep devotion to Lord Vishnu through poetic hymns and songs. Their hymns, celebrated for their spiritual depth and poetic beauty, form part of the Divya Prabandham, a sacred Tamil scripture. Alwars played a key role in shaping Tamil bhakti (devotional) tradition and making spiritual ideas accessible to people through their passionate poetry. Their work continues to inspire and influence religious practices, literature, and culture in Tamil Nadu and beyond.