Nayanmar Guru Pujai

This observance honours Arumukha Navalar, a later Shaiva scholar and religious reformer included among the related figures in this calendar set. It falls on Magha nakshatra, the lunar mansion, during the solar month of Vrischika (Scorpio). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day.

This day remembers Chiruttonda, one of the 63 canonical Nayanmars and a model of intense service to Shiva and Shiva's devotees. It falls on Bharani nakshatra during Mesha (Aries). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day; worship follows the common Nayanmar guru-puja pattern.

This observance honours Mangaiyarkkarachiyar, the celebrated queen-devotee counted among the 63 Nayanmars. Her day falls on Rohini nakshatra during Mesha (Aries), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the observance. Devotees may honour her before Shiva with flowers, lamps, and Shaiva recitation.

Viranminda's guru puja is one of the annual remembrances of the canonical 63 Nayanmars. The day falls on Ardra nakshatra during Mesha (Aries). The tithi current at sunrise governs it. Where his individual story is not recited, the day can still be kept through the set's standard acts of remembrance and service.

This day remembers Ichainan2iyar as one of the 63 Nayanmars, the canonical Shaiva saints. It falls on Chitra nakshatra during Mesha (Aries), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. A shrine may mark the occasion with the saint's name, lamp, flowers, hymn recitation, and food offered to devotees.

Tirukkuripput Tonda is honoured as one of the canonical Nayanmars remembered for devoted service. His guru puja falls on Swati nakshatra during Mesha (Aries). The tithi current at sunrise governs the observance. The day may be kept quietly at home or publicly in a temple, according to local practice.

This observance honours Tirunavukkarachar, one of the best-known canonical Nayanmars and a central Shaiva hymn-singer. His day falls on Shatabhisha nakshatra during Mesha (Aries), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. Reciting or hearing Shaiva devotional hymns is a fitting way to remember this saint.

Kashhar2chinga is remembered within the canonical group of 63 Nayanmars. His guru puja falls on Bharani nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. The observance calls for remembrance of the saint, worship of Shiva, simple offerings, and service to devotees rather than invented details about his life.

Naminandiyadigal's day honours one of the 63 canonical Nayanmars. It falls on Pushya nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the observance. Families may light a lamp, offer flowers and vegetarian food, and recite the saint's name or a familiar Shaiva hymn.

This guru puja remembers Somasimara, one of the canonical Nayanmars of Tamil Shaiva tradition. The date falls on Ashlesha nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. Beyond these calendrical markers, the set establishes a day for honouring his devotion through Shiva puja and charitable service.

Muruga Nayanmar's guru puja is observed among the annual days of the 63 canonical saints. It falls on Mula nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. The customary form is remembrance before Shiva, with flowers, lamp, food offering, and respectful sharing of the saint's name.

This day honours Tirunanasambandhamurtti, the child saint and celebrated Shaiva hymn-poet counted among the 63 Nayanmars. It falls on Mula nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. Devotional singing and recitation are especially natural forms of remembrance where his hymns are known.

Tirunilakantha Yashhppana is honoured as one of the canonical 63 Nayanmars. His day falls on Mula nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), and the tithi current at sunrise governs it. A first-time observer may keep the day with Shiva worship, a lamp, flowers, vegetarian prasad, and remembrance of the saint's place in the Shaiva community.

This observance remembers Tirunilanakka, one of the 63 canonical Nayanmars. It falls on Mula nakshatra during Vrishabha (Taurus), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. The saint's name may be read with the other Nayanmars, followed by a simple offering to Shiva and food shared as an act of devotion.

Pugazhttunai is remembered as a member of the canonical Nayanmar group. His guru puja falls on Ashlesha nakshatra during Mithuna (Gemini). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. The calendar gives the observance its annual place; details of worship may follow the general household or temple form used for the set.

Manikkavachakar is a major Tamil Shaiva saint included in this 65-day related set, though he is not one of the canonical 63 Nayanmars. His guru puja falls on Magha nakshatra during Mithuna (Gemini), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. Shaiva hymn recitation and reverence before Shiva are appropriate.

Amaraniti Nayanmar is honoured within the canonical circle of 63 Shaiva saints. His day falls on Purva Phalguni nakshatra during Mithuna (Gemini), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the observance. The day marks devotion through remembrance, Shiva worship, offerings, and—where possible—generosity toward devotees and those in need.

This guru puja honours Eyarkon Kalikkama, one of the 63 Nayanmars. It falls on Revati nakshatra during Mithuna (Gemini), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. No special fast is established for the set as a whole; a devotee may observe with a clean vegetarian meal, prayer, and service.

Murtti Nayanmar's annual remembrance falls on Krittika nakshatra during Karka (Cancer). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is honoured as one of the canonical 63, so the observance centres on the saint's name and devotion, Shiva puja, flowers, a lamp, and food offered after worship.

Pugazhchola Nayanmar is remembered among the 63 canonical devotees of Shiva. His guru puja falls on Krittika nakshatra during Karka (Cancer), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. The occasion can be marked by reading a brief account if available locally, then offering worship and food in the Nayanmar tradition.

Kurrruva Nayanmar's day belongs to the annual cycle of the 63 canonical Shaiva saints. It falls on Ardra nakshatra during Karka (Cancer), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. The calendar establishes the timing, while the practical observance remains the shared pattern of lamp, flowers, prayer, offering, and remembrance.

Perumizhalaik Kurumba is honoured as one of the 63 Nayanmars. His guru puja falls on Chitra nakshatra during Karka (Cancer), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. A temple may include him in a collective saint procession; at home, a separate image is not necessary for sincere remembrance before Shiva.

Kashharirrarivar, also called Cheraman Perumal in the display name, is included among the canonical Nayanmars. His day falls on Swati nakshatra during Karka (Cancer), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. The alternate name should be retained when searching temple lists, since spellings and forms vary across transliterations.

Sundaramurtti, commonly known as Sundarar, is one of the principal Tamil Shaiva hymn-poets and one of the 63 Nayanmars. His guru puja falls on Swati nakshatra during Karka (Cancer); the tithi current at sunrise governs it. Recitation of his devotional hymns is a fitting addition where a Tamil liturgical tradition is present.

Kaliya Nayanmar is remembered as one of the canonical 63 devotees. His observance falls on Jyeshtha nakshatra during Karka (Cancer), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. The specific timing is the important calendrical marker; worship may remain simple, with Shiva, the saint, flowers, lamp, and shared food at its centre.

Kotpuli Nayanmar's guru puja falls on Jyeshtha nakshatra during Karka (Cancer). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He belongs to the canonical 63, so the occasion is a remembrance of Shaiva fidelity rather than a general festival: devotees honour his name, worship Shiva, and offer food or charity.

Cheruttunai is honoured in the annual cycle of the 63 Nayanmars. His day falls on Pushya nakshatra during Simha (Leo), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. No separate offering can be stated confidently for this member; ordinary Nayanmar guru puja—lamp, flowers, prayer, and prasad—provides a sound observance.

Atipatta Nayanmar is one of the canonical Shaiva saints remembered by guru puja. His observance falls on Ashlesha nakshatra during Simha (Leo), and the tithi current at sunrise governs it. The day may be kept with a clean shrine, Shiva worship, recitation of his name, and a vegetarian offering shared after prayer.

Ilaiyankudi Mara Nayanmar is honoured among the 63 canonical Nayanmars. His day falls on Magha nakshatra during Simha (Leo), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. His place in the devotional set makes hospitality and food-sharing meaningful themes, but any elaborate regional custom should be confirmed locally rather than assumed.

Kulachchirai Nayanmar's guru puja is observed on Anuradha nakshatra during Simha (Leo), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. He is part of the canonical 63. Devotees may offer flowers and lamp-light, remember his loyalty to Shaiva devotion, and conclude with vegetarian prasad or feeding.

Kungiliyakkalaya Nayanmar is remembered among the canonical devotees of Shiva. His day falls on Mula nakshatra during Simha (Leo), and the tithi current at sunrise governs it. The observance requires no invented special rite: a Shiva shrine, incense if customary, flowers, recitation, and respectful service express the purpose of guru puja.

Rudra Pashupati Nayanmar's annual remembrance falls on Ashwini nakshatra during Kanya (Virgo). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is honoured as one of the 63 Nayanmars, so the reliable common practice is to worship Shiva, speak or read his name, offer vegetarian food, and share merit through service.

Tirunalaippovar Nayanmar is included in the canonical set of 63 Shaiva saints. His guru puja falls on Rohini nakshatra during Kanya (Virgo), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. A devotee may keep the day through a morning bath, shrine worship, flowers, hymn or name recitation, and prasad afterward.

Enadinatha Nayanmar is remembered on Uttara Ashadha nakshatra during Kanya (Virgo). The tithi current at sunrise governs this guru puja. His inclusion in the canonical 63 gives the day its devotional setting; where no particular local rite is known, honouring Shiva and the saint with lamp, flowers, and food is sufficient.

This observance marks Narachingamunaiyaraiya, one of the 63 Nayanmars. It falls on Shatabhisha nakshatra during Kanya (Virgo), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. The name may be included in a full Nayanmar recitation, followed by worship of Shiva and a modest vegetarian offering.

Tirumula Nayanmar's guru puja falls on Ashwini nakshatra during Tula (Libra), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the observance. He is honoured within the canonical 63. The day can include quiet meditation, Shiva puja, flowers, and recitation, without assuming a separate fast or offering not established for the set.

Ninrachir Nedumara is remembered as one of the canonical Nayanmars. His day falls on Bharani nakshatra during Tula (Libra), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. Devotional remembrance may be joined to a temple visit, lamp offering, and charitable meal, while the exact local account of the saint should guide any added practice.

Idankazhi Nayanmar is honoured on Krittika nakshatra during Tula (Libra). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. As one of the 63, he is remembered in the wider Shaiva lineage through name, image where available, worship of Shiva, and sharing of food; no separate universal ritual is required.

Chatti Nayanmar's observance falls on Purva Phalguni nakshatra during Tula (Libra), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. The day marks his place among the canonical Nayanmars. A household can keep it with a clean altar, lamp, flowers, a short Shaiva prayer, and food offered before being shared.

Puchalar Nayanmar is remembered on Anuradha nakshatra during Tula (Libra). The tithi current at sunrise governs his guru puja. He belongs to the canonical 63, so the observance is fundamentally one of devotion and remembrance: honour Shiva, name the saint, offer vegetarian prasad, and perform an act of generosity.

Aiyadigal Kadavarkon is honoured among the 63 canonical Shaiva saints. His day falls on Mula nakshatra during Tula (Libra), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. The saint's name may be read with the Nayanmar list, followed by Shiva puja and service; details beyond this shared form should be locally checked.

Kanampulla Nayanmar's guru puja falls on Krittika nakshatra during Vrischika (Scorpio), and the tithi current at sunrise governs the day. His inclusion in the canonical 63 calls for remembrance of Shaiva devotion. A lamp, flowers, incense if customary, and vegetarian food form an accessible home observance.

Meypporul Nayanmar is remembered on Uttara Phalguni nakshatra during Vrischika (Scorpio). The tithi current at sunrise governs the observance. He is one of the canonical 63, and the day may be kept by honouring his name before Shiva, reciting a known hymn, and sharing food after worship.

Anaya Nayanmar's annual day falls on Hasta nakshatra during Vrischika (Scorpio), with the tithi current at sunrise governing it. The occasion remembers one of the canonical Shaiva saints. Since no distinct offering is established here, a devotee may follow the set's dependable form of lamp, flowers, Shiva worship, and prasad.

Murkkha Nayanmar is honoured on Mula nakshatra during Vrischika (Scorpio). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. His guru puja belongs to the annual cycle of the 63; the practical observance is remembrance before Shiva, with a clean shrine, simple offerings, recitation, and service rather than a required universal fast.

Chirappuli Nayanmar's day falls on Purva Ashadha nakshatra during Vrischika (Scorpio), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. He is one of the canonical 63 Nayanmars. Families may honour the day with a lamp, flowers, vegetarian food, and remembrance; a temple's own reading or procession takes precedence where one exists.

Chadaiya Nayanmar is remembered on Ardra nakshatra during Dhanu (Sagittarius), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the guru puja. His place in the canonical 63 is the secure basis for this observance. Worship may be brief or elaborate, but should centre on Shiva, the saint's name, and devotional service.

Iyarppagai Nayanmar's annual remembrance falls on Uttara Phalguni nakshatra during Dhanu (Sagittarius). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is honoured as one of the canonical 63, and the household form may include bathing, a clean altar, Shiva puja, flowers, food offering, and sharing with others.

Manakkanchara Nayanmar is remembered on Swati nakshatra during Dhanu (Sagittarius), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. His guru puja marks his place in the canonical 63. A devotee can recite his name, offer flowers and cooked vegetarian food to Shiva, and treat service to devotees as part of worship.

Chakkiya Nayanmar's observance falls on Purva Ashadha nakshatra during Dhanu (Sagittarius). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is included in the canonical Nayanmar group, so the reliable practice is simple remembrance before Shiva, a lamp and flower offering, and prasad shared after the puja.

Vayilar Nayanmar is honoured on Revati nakshatra during Dhanu (Sagittarius), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the observance. This is one of the 63 canonical guru-puja days. The saint's name, Shiva worship, vegetarian offerings, and an act of kindness provide a complete observance without adding unverified biography.

Kannappa Nayanmar is one of the most widely recognised canonical devotees of Shiva. His guru puja falls on Mrigashira nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. Devotees often give special attention to wholehearted devotion, while the practical rite remains Shiva puja, flowers, food offering, and remembrance.

Arivattaya Nayanmar's day falls on Ardra nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn). The tithi current at sunrise governs the observance. As a member of the canonical 63, he is honoured through the shared Nayanmar practice: invoke the saint, worship Shiva, offer vegetarian food, and let remembrance lead to service.

Chandeshvara Nayanmar is remembered on Uttara Phalguni nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. He is also familiar in Shaiva temple iconography as Chandikeshvara, though local naming differs. The observance honours his devotion through Shiva puja, flowers, lamp, and respectful recitation.

Tirunilakantha Nayanmar's guru puja falls on Vishakha nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is one of the canonical 63, so the occasion is kept as a saint-remembrance day: clean the shrine, worship Shiva, offer flowers and food, and share the prasad.

Appudiyadigal is honoured on Shatabhisha nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. This guru puja belongs to the canonical 63-day cycle. A devotee need not know a separate rite: remembrance of the saint, Shiva worship, lamp-lighting, flowers, and vegetarian prasad are sufficient.

Kalikkamba Nayanmar's day falls on Revati nakshatra during Makara (Capricorn), and the tithi current at sunrise governs it. He is remembered as one of the 63 Nayanmars. The day can be marked at home with a Shiva image, lamp, flowers, a known hymn or name recitation, and food shared after worship.

Eripatta Nayanmar is honoured on Hasta nakshatra during Kumbha (Aquarius). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. His place among the canonical 63 supplies the observance's central meaning. A simple guru puja includes Shiva worship, flowers, lamp, remembrance of the saint, and a vegetarian offering distributed as prasad.

Kari Nayanmar's annual remembrance falls on Purva Ashadha nakshatra during Kumbha (Aquarius), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. He is part of the canonical Nayanmar group. The occasion may be observed with a clean shrine, lamp, flowers, recitation of his name, and food or charity offered in devotion.

Kocchengat Chozha Nayanmar is remembered on Shatabhisha nakshatra during Kumbha (Aquarius). The tithi current at sunrise governs his guru puja. As one of the canonical 63, he is honoured through the shared Shaiva pattern of worship, flowers, lamp, devotional remembrance, and vegetarian prasad rather than a universally required special rite.

Necha Nayanmar's day falls on Rohini nakshatra during Meena (Pisces), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. He is included among the canonical 63 Shaiva saints. Where no particular custom is known, the day may be kept by reciting his name before Shiva, offering flowers and food, and serving devotees or guests.

Gananatha Nayanmar is honoured on Ardra nakshatra during Meena (Pisces), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the observance. His guru puja is one of the canonical 63 remembrances. The dependable form is a Shiva shrine, lamp, flowers, prayer or hymn, and vegetarian prasad offered and shared respectfully.

Munaiyaduvar Nayanmar's guru puja falls on Pushya nakshatra during Meena (Pisces). The tithi current at sunrise governs the day. He is honoured within the canonical 63, so the occasion can be observed without a special fast: remember the saint, worship Shiva, offer food, and turn devotion toward helpful action.

Karaikkal Ammaiyar, one of the most important women in Tamil Shaiva devotion, is counted among the 63 Nayanmars. Her guru puja falls on Swati nakshatra during Meena (Pisces), governed by the tithi current at sunrise. Devotees may remember her through Shaiva hymn recitation, Shiva worship, flowers, lamp, and prasad.

Dandiyadigal Nayanmar is honoured on Shatabhisha nakshatra during Meena (Pisces), with the tithi current at sunrise governing the day. His observance belongs to the canonical 63-day cycle. A household may keep it simply: invoke his name, worship Shiva, offer flowers and vegetarian food, and share the offering after prayer.