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Nammazhwar

Nammazhwar, also known as Azhwar, was a revered Tamil saint and poet from South India who lived around the 8th century CE. He is celebrated for his deep devotion to Lord Vishnu and for composing numerous devotional hymns that express love, surrender, and reverence for the divine. His poetry is part of the Divya Prabandham, a key scripture in Vaishnavism, and has significantly influenced Tamil religious literature and spirituality. Nammazhwar's teachings highlight the importance of faith and personal devotion as a means to attain spiritual liberation.