Tiruppavai Tiruppalliyezhuchchi, Tiruvempavai - Tamil | by Giri Publications/ Soft Cover

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty stanzas written in Tamil by Andal (also known as Nachiyar), in praise of the Lord Perumal (Vishnu). Thiruppavai is the essence of the Vedas. The Thiruvempavai is a collection of songs composed by the poet and saint Manikkavacakar. It consists of 20 stanzas devoted to the Hindu god Shiva. The pavai songs are part of an ancient tradition among unmarried young girls, where they would light lamps in the early mornings of Margazhi and sing songs in praise of Lord Shiva. The 20 stanzas are sung, one on every day, and then followed by the 10 songs of the Thiruppalliyezhucchi. It is believed that such rituals would bring prosperity and a suitable husband. Thiruppavai and Thiruvempaavai, which are still recited by devotees during the winter festival season of Margazhi,