Nayanmar Overview
| Nayanmar | Sirappuli Naayanaar |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Thiru Akkur |
| Category | 63 Nayanmar (Saivite Saints) |
| Tradition | Saiva Siddhanta / Tamil Bhakti Movement |
History & Sacred Legend
Sirappuli Nayanar was a devout Brahmin saint who lived in the fertile town of Tiruvakkur in the Chola kingdom. He was deeply devoted to the service of Lord Siva and Sivabhaktas, providing hospitality, fine garments, and nutritious food to all who came to his doorstep.
His core spiritual Sadhana was the constant, unceasing mental and vocal japa of the sacred Panchakshara Mantra ('Om Namah Sivaya'). Through day and night, in every breath and deed, the sacred five syllables reverberated within his consciousness.
He also performed daily Vedic rituals and Havans dedicated solely to Lord Siva. Through the purifying potency of the divine Name and wholehearted hospitality, Sirappuli Nayanar attained the highest realm of divine beatitude.