as Divya Desams. The verses of the various Alvars were compiled by Nathamuni (824-924 CE), a 9th-century Vaishnavite theologian, who called it the "Dravida Veda" or the "Tamil Veda". The songs of the Prabandham are regularly sung in various Vishnu temples of South India, daily, and also during festivals.

List of the twelve Alvars

The Alvars are described as corresponding to the 63 Shaivite Nayanars (devotees of Shiva) mentioned in the Periyapurana.

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