Council of Alvars

The Council of Alvars was a significant gathering of the 12 revered poet-saints known as Alvars, who composed devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu in South India. Held around the 10th to 11th centuries, the council aimed to preserve, compile, and transmit their spiritual poetry and teachings, fostering unified Tamil Hindu devotion. It played a key role in shaping Bhakti movement and ensuring the spiritual and cultural legacy of the Alvars was maintained for future generations. The council also helped standardize the hymns, reinforcing the importance of devotion and religious harmony in Tamil Nadu.