Tamil Bhakti movement: How the 8th-century poet Nammalwar composed over a thousand hymns to Vishnu

Let us explore verses from the towering triumvirate of Tamil Bhakti – Nammalwar, with his piercing mysticism; Appar, with his intense, grounded devotion; and Sambandhar, with his radiant, youthful ...

Why Thirukkural by Tamil philosopher Thiruvalluvar remains relevant today

Thiruvalluvar, revered by Tamils as an ancient saint, poet, and philosopher, has often been invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders. But who is Thiruvalluvar, and what are the key ...