This Alvar was born in a place called MANDANGUDI in Tamilnadu. His name given by parents was VIPRANARAYANA. This alvar lived in Srirangam for 105 years.He took the humble name of THONDARADIPPODI, THONDAR meaning BHAKTAS ADI meaning FEET, PODI meaning DUST, Alvar considering himself as lowly and humble as the dust of Holy Feet of Devotees of the Lord. In Sanskrit this name translates to BHAKTHAANGHRIRENU.
Alvar was doing the service of making Flower Garlands to Lord Ranganatha. So Alvar’s idols are made showing him holding a Basket ( for flower Garlands )
This Alvar unlike other Alvars, has sung in praise of Lord Sriranganatha Of Srirangam only. His compositions are THIRUMAALAI of 45 pasurams and THIRUPPALLI EZHUCCHI of 10 pasurams. totalling 55 pasurams
November 4, 2009 at 11:24 pm
Where can I get an Tamil/English translation of Thondar adi podi Alvar’s pasuram 38 of Thirumaalai (beginning with maelum…)?