Avinashi
Written in Tamil by Marimaindhan Sivaraman Translated to English by Nandhini Krishnakumar TEMPLES OF THEVARAM HYMNS - 1 AVINASHI Tirupukkozhiyur Sundarar, one of the four prominent saints, revered in Tamil Shaivism, was not only a follower of Lord Shiva but also a Nayanar. He is blessed to be a dear companion of Lord Siva. His service to the Lord was to go to every Shiva temple, worship the Almighty and sing sweet verses praising Lord Shiva in the most beautiful Tamil language. Once Sundarar was travelling in Kongu Nadu (the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu) and wanted to visit a Shiva temple in Tiruppukkozhiyur. On his way to the temple, through the Agraharam where the Brahmins lived, there was a house in a bustling state. There was a lot of singing and dancing outside the house. Meanwhile, the house opposite looked sad. Sundarar, who was walking in the street, heard frequent sobbing and screami...