தமழ இலககயஙகளல தரபபரஙகனறம Thirupparankundram in Tamil Literature

<p><em><span>Thirupparankundram is the one of the six holy abodes of Lord Muruga. The temple holds a significant place in Tamil literature and has ben celebrated for its religious, cultural, and historical importance. The temple is revered in ancient Tamil bakthi and Sangam literatures for its divine and spiritual philosophy. Especially, “<em>Thirumurugatrupadai”</em> by Nakkeerar is the first part of the “<em>Pattuppattu” </em>anthology that describes the sanctity and beauty of Thirupparankundram. It highlight its spiritual prominence and the legend behind it. Moreover, many references to this holy place are found in “<em>Paripadal”</em> and other Sangam works portraying its deep connection to Tamil culture. Thirupparankundram remains a symbol of Tamil spirituality and continues to inspire many Tamil poets, devotees and historians. This article is written with the aim of highlight the significance of tamil literary works often particularized as bhakthi literature about Thirupparankundram.</span></em></p>