The Alvars (pronounced 'aalvaars', and also spelt as 'azhvars' and pronounced 'aazhvaars') are Hindu saint-mystics of antiquity, followers of Lord Vishnu. There were twelve of them. They sang in praise of Lord Vishnu. While the Alvars are devotees of Vishnu, the Nayanmars, (pronounced 'naayanmaars') are devotees of Siva.
Alvars - Imperishable legacy.
The twelve Alvars and sixty-three Nayanmars, the last of whom lived in the 9th century AD – were all inspired and ardent devotees who transmitted their divin ...
