According to traditional scriptures, Nammalwar was born in 43rd Kali of 3059 BC.[1] As per Hindu legend, Nammazhwar...

According to traditional scriptures, Nammalwar was born in 43rd Kali of 3059 BC.[1] As per Hindu legend, Nammazhwar remained speechless from his birth sitting in a tamarind tree and he first interacted with Madhurakavi Alvar, who saw a bright light shining to the south, and followed it until he reached the tree where the boy was residing.

The works of Nammazhwar were compiled by Madhurakavi as four different works, namely, Thiruvaymozhi (1102 verses), Thiruviruttam (100 verses), Thiruvaasiriam (or Thiru Aasiriyam - 7 verses) andPeriya Thiruvanthadi (87 verses). The works of Nammazhwar contributed to the philosophical and theological ideas of Vaishnavism. Along with the three Saiva nayanmars Appar, Sundarar, Sambandar, they influenced the ruling Pallava kings of the South Indian region, resulting in changing the religious geography from Buddhism and Jainism to the two sects of Hinduism.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nammalvar

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