Andal
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Andal (Tamil: ஆண்டாள்; ISO 15919: Āṇḍāḷ), also known as Kothai, Nachiyar, and Godadevi, was the only female Alvar among the twelve Hindu poet-saints of South India. She was posthumously considered an avatar of the goddess Bhudevi. As with the Alvar saints, she was affiliated with the Sri Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. Active in the 8th-century CE,[1][2] with some suggesting 7th-century CE,[3][note 1] Andal is credited with two great Tamil works, Tiruppavai and Nachiyar Tirumoḻi, which are still recited by devotees during the winter festival season of Margaḻi. Andal is a prominent figure for women in South India and has inspired several women's groups such as Goda Mandali.[5]
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Personal | |
Born | Kothai 7th century CE |
Died | Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli |
Religion | Hinduism |
Spouse | Ranganatha (according to Sri Vaishnava tradition) |
Philosophy | Sri Vaishnavism |
Religious career | |
Reincarnation | Bhudevi (according to Sri Vaishnava tradition) |
Literary works | Tiruppavai, Nachiyar Tirumoli |