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 The 12 Azhwars, (the Main authors of Naalayira Divya Prabandam – 4000 poetic Rhymes) are known as Nityasuris or Divyasuris; those who reside permanently with the Lord in His Heavenly abode. They have incarnated as Azhwars -Vasihnavite Saints – to propagate Bhakthi Marga, devotion to Lord Vishnu. The Twelve Azhwars and thier birth details are.

POIGAI AZHWAR Period 7th Century AD,  Birth place:  Kanchipuram

Other Names: Saro yogi, Kaasara yogi, Poigai piran, Padma muni,

Kavinyaporeyer

Year/Month: Sidharthi / Aippisi

Birth Star: Tiruvonam

Amsam : Panchajanya (Conch)

TIRUPPAN AZHWAR 8th Century AD Birth Place: Uraiyur

Other Names: Paanar, Muni vaahanar, Yogi vaahanar, Kaveeswarar

Year/Month: Dhurmathi/Karthigai

Birth Star: Rohini

Amsam: Srivatsam

BHOOTHATH AZHWAR Period 7th Century AD Birth Place: Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

Year/Month: Sidharthi / Aippisi

Birth Star: Avittam

Amsam: Kaumodakee (Mace)

KULASEKHARA AZHWAR 8th Century AD

Birth place: Thirvanjikkolam

Other Names: Kollikkaavalan, Koodal Naayagan, Koyikone,

Villavar Kone, Cheyralar Kone

Year/Month: Prabhava/Maasi

Birth Star: Punar Poosam

Amsam: Kaustubham (Gem Necklace)

PEI AZHWAR Period 7th Century AD Birth place: Mylapore – Chennai

Other Names:… Kairava Muni, Mahadaahvayaae

Year/Month: Sidharthi /Aippasi

Birth Star: Sadayam

Amsam: Nandhagam (Sword)

PERIYAAZHWAR 9th Century AD Birth place: Sri Villiputhur

Other Names: Vishnu Chittar, Patta Naadan, Bhattar Piraan,

Sri Villiputthooraar, Sriranganaatha Svasoorar

Year/Month: Krodhana/Aani

Birth Star: Swathi

Amsam: Garuda (Chariot/Vehicle)

TIRUMAZHISAI AZHWAR 7th Century ADBirth place: Thirumazhisai

Other Names: Bhakthi Sarar, Magisaarapuriswarar, Mazhisai piraan

Year/ Month: Sidharthi / Thai

Birth Star: Maham

Amsam: Sudarsanam (Discus)

SRI ANDAAL 9th Century ADBirth place: Sri Villiputhur

Other Names: Soodi Kodutha Naachiyaar, Kodai, Kodai Piraatti

Year/Month: Nala/Aadi

Birth Star: Pooram

Amsam: Bhoodevi

TIRUMANGAI AZHWAR 8th Century ADBirth place: Thiru Kurayalur

Other Names: Kaliyan, Aalinaadan, Naalu Kavi perumal,

Parakaalan, Mangaiyarkone

Year/ Month: Nala/ Karthigai

Birth Star: Krithigai

Amsam: Sarnga (Bow)

NAMMAAZHWAR 9th Century AD

Birth Place: Azhwar Thirunagari (Kurugoor)

Other Names: Sadagopan, Paraankusan, Sadaari, Maaran,

Vakulaaa Baranan, Kurugaiyar Kone

Year/Month: Pramaadhi/Vaikasi

Birth Star: Visakham

Amsam: Viswaksenar (Commander of Army)

TONDARADIPODI AZHWAR 8th Century AD

Birth place: Thirumandangudi

Other Names: Vipra Narayanar, Thiru Mandangudiyaar,

Bhakthangirirenu, Palliunartthiya Piraan

Year/Month: Prabhava/Margazhi

Birth Star: Kettai

Amsam: Vanamaalai (garland)

MADHURAKAVI AZHWAR 9th Century AD

Birth place: Thirukollur

Other Names: Inkaviyaar, Azhwaarukku Adiyaan

Year/Month: Eeswara / Chittirai

Birth Star: Chittirai

Amsam: Vainatheya (Garuda)