Name Details
Name Meaning
Pond Saint
Name Significance
The name refers to Poygai Alwar, one of the twelve principal disciples of Lord Vishnu in Vaishnavism. He is known for his devotional hymns, compiled in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham. The name signifies a deep connection to purity and spiritual depth, akin to a sacred pond.
History References
Poygai Alwar is one of the first three Alvars, revered as the foremost among the Tamil devotional saints. He is credited with composing the 'Mudhal Thiruvandhadhi', the first hundred verses of the Nalayira Divya Prabandham. His life and works are central to the Bhakti movement in South India.