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The following literature, from the Sangam age to the Modern age, depict the glory of Tiruchendur and Lord Subramaniyan.
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Thiruthandagam
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Thirunavukarasar
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7th century A.D
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Glory of Lord Muruga
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Tiruchendur Agaval
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Chitrambala Naadigal
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14th century A.D
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Views of Saiva Siddantha
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Tiruchenthir Kalampagam
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Swaminatha Desikar
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1600-1690 A.D
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Merits of Tiruchendur and topics on lifestyle
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Tiruchendur—Place History
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Ventrimalai Kavirayar
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17th century A.D
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It is the Tamil version of Jeyanthipura Mahathmiyam written by Thiru. Krishnaswami in Sanskrit. It has topics on curing diseases.
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Tiruchendur Thiruppugal
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Arunagirinathar
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17th century A.D
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Glory of Lord Muruga
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Kandar Kalivenba
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Kumara Guruparar
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1625-1688 A.D
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It is called Mini Kandapuranam.
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Sri Subramanya Bujangam
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To cure his Stomach pain, Adi Shankarar took the leaf viboothi(sacred ash in paneer leaf) and got his pain cured.
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Tiruchendur Nondi drama
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Kandasamy Pulavar
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1736-1760 A.D
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It is said that Kandasamy Pulavar regained his lost sight in Lord Muruga’s shrine.
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Tiruchendur Pillai Tamil
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Pagazhi Koothar
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1762 A.D
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Pagazhi Koothar got relieved from acute stomach pain due to the blessings of the Lord, and he composed this poem with the blessings of Lord Senthilandavar.
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Tiruchendur Neerotta Yamaha Anthathi
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Durai Mangalam Sivaprakasar
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Born some 300 years before.
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To defeat some arrogant poets who lived in his times, Durai Mangalam Sivaprakasar sang Neerottayagama Anthathi. The verses are brilliantly penned that on recital, both the lips do not touch.
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Thirusentil Prabandam
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Dhandapani Swami
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19th century A.D
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There are 16 books in this prabandam, along Tiruchendur prabandam.
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Kanda Sasti Kavasam
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Devarayar
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19th century A.D
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He composed six Kavasams, one each to the six abodes of the Lord. Just as a shield protects the body of a soldier, these verses will protect both the body and soul of man.
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Shanmugha Kavasam
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Pamban Swamigal
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1923 A.D
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It is said that this song can do wonders in curing illnesses of the body and mind.
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Kavadi Sindu
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Annamalai Reddiyar
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1865-1891 A.D
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Sings the glory of Lord Muruga of Tiruchendur.
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Kandavarukkach chanda Venpa
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Saravana Perumal Kavirayar
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Senthil Kuravanchi
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Thri Sudanthirargal
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Senthil Kumaran Paamaalai
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K. Natesa Gownder
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Inscriptions |
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9th Century A.D, Stone inscription 16A/S11/Vol IV |
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The inscription reads that in 875 A.D King Varagunan, who ruled this area, gave 1400 gold coins to village sabhas around Tiruchendur to conduct the worship of Lord Muruga. Every village was asked to give rice, ghee, curd, banana, sugar, coconut, flower, thoopam (paper, turmeric, cumin, custard, coriander etc). This should be given in double during festival season. |
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Kollam year 621 (A.D 1447), 1912 No 28 |
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The information in this inscription is that the land was sold for 630 “Kaliyugaraman Money" to perform pooja for Nakiradeva Nayanar in Subramania Pillaiyar Temple in Tiruchendur. |
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1903 No 155 |
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Round letter inscription informs that King Varagunan donated liberally for the annual expenditure of this temple. |
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Kollam year 650 (1476 A.D), 1903 No 156 |
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According to this inscription found at the local Sivakkolundeeswarar temple, Tiruchendur was called as Thirubhuvana Madevi Sathurvedi Mangalam. Through a small inscription, we are informed that the idol of Arumuga Peruman, stolen by the Dutch pirates was redeemed in the year 1653 A.D by Thirumalai Naikar. |
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