Iraiyanar
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title:
Iraiyanar
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Iraiyanar, literally meaning "the Lord" and also a common name of Shiva, was a legendary poet of the Sangam period who is believed to have composed verse 2 of Kurunthogai. He is believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva of the temple at Madurai, known as 'Aalavaai Sokkar' or 'Sokkanathar'. Verse 3 of the Tiruvalluva Maalai, praising Valluvar, is also attributed to him.
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Poet of the Sangam period
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraiyanar
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2023-07-19T17:33:42Z
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