Periyapuranam
(periyapurā ṇam)
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This 12th - century work of Sekkizhar (qv) forms the concluding part of the Tirumurai. |
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This 12th - century work of Sekkizhar (qv) forms the concluding part of the Tirumurai. Periyapuranam, the Great Story, also known as the Tiruttondar-Puranam, narrates the lives of Saiva saints and is a landmark in the bhakti movement. Sekkizhar's contribution to hagiography is considered so significant that he is spoken of as the 64th Nayanar. |
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