The Thiruppavai (Thiruppavai) is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasurams) written by Andal (also known as Nachiyar), in praise of the Lord Perumal (Vishnu). It is part of Divya Prabandham, a work of twelve Alvars, and an important part of Tamil literature.
Thiruppavai belongs to the Pavai genre of songs, a unique Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow (Vratham or Ritual) observed throughout the month of Margazhi. Sri Vaishnavas sing the Thiruppavai stanzas every day in the temple as well as in their homes. This practice assumes special significance during the month of Margazhi: Thirty verses from its name each month. There are references to the late-sangam era Tamil musical anthology Paripadal.
Andal's thirty songs contain the cardinal principles of Vaishnava dharma during the month of Marghazhi. Vaishnavas sing these songs to bring peace, prosperity and Divine Grace. Andal assumes the guise of a cowherd in these 30 verses. Andal appears intent upon performing a particular religious vow to marry the Lord, thereby obtaining his everlasting company, and inviting her to join her girl-friends. Towards the end we learn that she did not actually perform a religious rite; but is simply praying to the Lord for the service of eternity. The Lord of everlasting happiness and service for the She yearns.
Thiruppavai is said to be 'Vedam Anaithukkum Vithagum', meaning it is the seed of the vedam. As the whole tree and the trees coming from it are hidden in the subtle seed, so is the whole essence of vedam hidden in Thiruppavai.
About Andal
Andal is the only female Alvar among the 12 Alvar saints of South India. The Alvar saints are known for their affiliation with the Srivaishnava tradition of Hinduism. Active in the 8th-century, with some suggesting 7th-century. Andal is credited with the great Tamil works, Tiruppavai and Nachiar Tirumozhi, which are still recited by devotees during the winter festival season of Margazhi.
She is believed to be dedicated to the garland before the temple of the presiding deity. So she named it "Chudikodutha Sudarkodi (lady who gave her garland to Vishnu)".
The Brahmotsavam festival of Brahmotsavam temple, Garland worn by Andal in Srivilliputhur Temple (Tamil Nadu) On the prestigious Garuda seva day of Tirupathi Venkateswara in which the lord appears as Maha Vishnu.
Every year Tirupathi Venkateswara's garland is sent to the Srivilliputtur Andal Thayar of Marriage Festival.
Meaning is available for all 30 Tiruppavai (Tirupai) songs.
I wanted to give a clearer and better audio, so the size of the application might be great. Please download, read and listen to Tiruppavai (Tirupai) devotional song offline.
Thiruppavai belongs to the Pavai genre of songs, a unique Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow (Vratham or Ritual) observed throughout the month of Margazhi. Sri Vaishnavas sing the Thiruppavai stanzas every day in the temple as well as in their homes. This practice assumes special significance during the month of Margazhi: Thirty verses from its name each month. There are references to the late-sangam era Tamil musical anthology Paripadal.
Andal's thirty songs contain the cardinal principles of Vaishnava dharma during the month of Marghazhi. Vaishnavas sing these songs to bring peace, prosperity and Divine Grace. Andal assumes the guise of a cowherd in these 30 verses. Andal appears intent upon performing a particular religious vow to marry the Lord, thereby obtaining his everlasting company, and inviting her to join her girl-friends. Towards the end we learn that she did not actually perform a religious rite; but is simply praying to the Lord for the service of eternity. The Lord of everlasting happiness and service for the She yearns.
Thiruppavai is said to be 'Vedam Anaithukkum Vithagum', meaning it is the seed of the vedam. As the whole tree and the trees coming from it are hidden in the subtle seed, so is the whole essence of vedam hidden in Thiruppavai.
About Andal
Andal is the only female Alvar among the 12 Alvar saints of South India. The Alvar saints are known for their affiliation with the Srivaishnava tradition of Hinduism. Active in the 8th-century, with some suggesting 7th-century. Andal is credited with the great Tamil works, Tiruppavai and Nachiar Tirumozhi, which are still recited by devotees during the winter festival season of Margazhi.
She is believed to be dedicated to the garland before the temple of the presiding deity. So she named it "Chudikodutha Sudarkodi (lady who gave her garland to Vishnu)".
The Brahmotsavam festival of Brahmotsavam temple, Garland worn by Andal in Srivilliputhur Temple (Tamil Nadu) On the prestigious Garuda seva day of Tirupathi Venkateswara in which the lord appears as Maha Vishnu.
Every year Tirupathi Venkateswara's garland is sent to the Srivilliputtur Andal Thayar of Marriage Festival.
Meaning is available for all 30 Tiruppavai (Tirupai) songs.
I wanted to give a clearer and better audio, so the size of the application might be great. Please download, read and listen to Tiruppavai (Tirupai) devotional song offline.
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