12 Azhwars And Naalaayira Divya Prabhandam | 12 Alwargal List | 12 Alwars

Nityasuris or Divyasuris are those who reside permanently with the Lord in His Heavenly abode. They have incarnated as Azhwars -Vasihnavite Saints – to propagate Bhakthi Marga, devotion to Lord Vishnu.

The Twelve Azhwars are:

1) POIGAI AZHWAR

Period 7th Century AD (Kanchipuram)
Other Names: Saro yogi, Kaasara yogi, Poigai piran, Padma muni, Kavinyaporeyer
Year/Month: Sidharthi / Aippisi
Birth Star: Tiruvonam
Amsam : Panchajanya (Conch)

2) BHOOTHATH AZHWAR

Period 7th Century AD (Mahabalipuram)
Year/Month: Sidharthi / Aippisi
Birth Star: Avittam
Amsam: Kaumodakee (Mace)

3) PEI AZHWAR

Period 7th Century AD (Mylapore)
Other Names:… Kairava Muni, Mahadaahvayaae
Year/Month: Sidharthi /Aippasi
Birth Star: Sadayam
Amsam: Nandhagam (Sword)

Poigai Azhwar, Bhootath Azhwar and Pei Azhwar are collectively called as Mudhal Azhwars.

4) TIRUMAZHISAI AZHWAR

7th Century AD (Thirumazhisai)
Other Names: Bhakthi Sarar, Magisaarapuriswarar, Mazhisai piraan
Year/ Month: Sidharthi / Thai
Birth Star: Maham
Amsam: Sudarsanam (Discus)

5) TIRUMANGAI AZHWAR

8th Century AD (Thiru Kurayalur)
Other Names: Kaliyan, Aalinaadan, Naalu Kavi perumal, Parakaalan, Mangaiyarkone
Year/ Month: Nala/ Karthigai
Birth Star: Krithigai
Amsam: Sarnga (Bow)

6) TONDARADIPODI AZHWAR

8th Century AD (Thirumandangudi)
Other Names: Vipra Narayanar, Thiru Mandangudiyaar, Bhakthangirirenu, Palliunartthiya Piraan
Year/Month: Prabhava/Margazhi
Birth Star: Kettai
Amsam: Vanamaalai (garland)

7) TIRUPPAN AZHWAR

8th Century AD (Uraiyur)
Other Names: Paanar, Muni vaahanar, Yogi vaahanar, Kaveeswarar
Year/Month: Dhurmathi/Karthigai
Birth Star: Rohini
Amsam: Srivatsam

8) KULASEKHARA AZHWAR

8th Century AD (Thirvanjikkolam)
Other Names: Kollikkaavalan, Koodal Naayagan, Koyikone, Villavar Kone, Cheyralar Kone
Year/Month: Prabhava/Maasi
Birth Star: Punar Poosam
Amsam: Kaustubham (Gem Necklace)

9) PERIYAAZHWAR

9th Century AD (Sri Villiputhur)
Other Names: Vishnu Chittar, Patta Naadan, Bhattar Piraan, Sri Villiputthooraar, Sriranganaatha Svasoorar
Year/Month: Krodhana/Aani
Birth Star: Swathi
Amsam: Garuda (Chariot/Vehicle)

10) SRI ANDAAL

9th Century AD (Sri Villiputhur)
Other Names: Soodi Kodutha Naachiyaar, Kodai, Kodai Piraatti
Year/Month: Nala/Aadi
Birth Star: Pooram
Amsam: Bhoodevi

11) NAMMAAZHWAR

9th Century AD Azhwar Thirunagari (Kurugoor)
Other Names: Sadagopan, Paraankusan, Sadaari, Maaran, Vakulaaa Baranan, Kurugaiyar Kone
Year/Month: Pramaadhi/Vaikasi
Birth Star: Visakham
Amsam: Viswaksenar (Commander of Army)

12) MADHURAKAVI AZHWAR

9th Century AD Thirukollur
Other Names: Inkaviyaar, Azhwaarukku Adiyaan
Year/Month: Eeswara / Chittirai
Birth Star: Chittirai
Amsam: Vainatheya (Garuda)