Arunagirinathar

Thiruvaguppu Kandar Alangaram Kandar Anubhuti Kandar Andhaadhi Vel Viruttham Mayil Viruttham Seval Viruttham Arunagirinaadhar (Aruna-giri-naadhar, Aruṇakirinātar, Tamil: ) was a Tamil Saiva saint-poet who lived during the 13th century in Tamil Nadu, India. In his treatise A History of Indian Literature (1974), Czech Indologist Kamil Zvelebil places Arunagirinathar's period between circa 1370 CE and circa 1450 CE. He was the creator of Thiruppugal, Tiruppukaḻ, , meaning "Holy Praise" or "Divine Glory"), a book of poems in Tamil in praise of lord Murugan. His poems are known for their lyricism coupled with complex rhymes and rhythmic structures. In Thiruppugal, the literature and devotion has been blended harmoniously.