Sivavaakkiyar was considered as the greatest one amongst all the siththars. He was praised by saints like Thaayumaanavar, Pattinathar,. Sivavaakkiyar was born to interracial parents.
நட்ட கல்லை தெய்வம் என்று
natta kallai deivam enru
நாலு புட்பம் சாத்தியே
naalu pushpam saathiye sutri
வந்து முனுமுனுவென்று
vanthu munumunuvenru
சொல்லும் மந்திரம் ஏதடா?
sollum manthiram yethada?
The above song was one of his famous songs in which, he questions the practice of idol worship.
Unlike other children, he uttered ‘Siva.. Siva’, immediately after his birth and hence named as Sivaakkiyar.
Bogar in his saptha kaandam mentioned that Sivavaakkiyar was born on Tamil month ‘Thuy’ (equivalent to Jan 15. - Feb 15. approximately) and his birth star was ‘Magam’.
The book ‘Naadi Pareetchai’ was said to be written by Sivavaakkiyar.
Sivavaakkiyar’s sepulcher is believed to be in Kumbakonam.
Original - www.siththarkal.com
Translated by - தமிழ் தமிழானவள்.
Unlike other children, he uttered ‘Siva.. Siva’, immediately after his birth and hence named as Sivaakkiyar.
Bogar in his saptha kaandam mentioned that Sivavaakkiyar was born on Tamil month ‘Thuy’ (equivalent to Jan 15. - Feb 15. approximately) and his birth star was ‘Magam’.
The book ‘Naadi Pareetchai’ was said to be written by Sivavaakkiyar.
Sivavaakkiyar’s sepulcher is believed to be in Kumbakonam.
Original - www.siththarkal.com
Translated by - தமிழ் தமிழானவள்.
