Andal (ISO 15919: Āṇḍāḷ), also known as Godhai, Nachiyar, and Godha Devi, is the only female Alvar. [1] ( Orthodoxy posits the number of Alvars as ten, though there are other references that include Andal and Madhurakavi Alvar, making the number twelve.) [2] She is an avatara of the earth goddess Bhumi, a consort of the preserver god Vishnu. [3] .

Oct 31, 2018 · Among the 12 canonised Tamil Vaishnavite poets known as the Alvars, Andal is the only woman. In her own lifetime, she was known by the name Kodhai. It is Kodhai, the teenaged author of the Tiruppavai and the Nachiyar Tirumoli, who is the subject of my novel, The Queen of Jasmine Country.

Jul 26, 2020 · She was called Kodhai – garland/given by the lord. She grew up in the temple town of Srivilliputhur and became known as Andal – she who ruled. Andal is often regarded as a 10th century Tamil poet who is revered as a saint in the southern parts of India.

Jul 6, 2006 · Kodhai’s Dream features excerpts from the sacred texts Thiruppavai and Nachiar Thirumozhi, where Kodhai’s pure love for Krishna is depicted. Also known as Andal, Kodhai is one of the most beloved poet-saints of southern India and lived in the eighth century.

Mar 30, 2021 · Andal also known as (Kothai and Nachiyar) is one of the most extraordinary personalities in religious history. She is the only female Alvar (saints) are known for her affiliation to the Sri Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism.

Jul 19, 2024 · Thinking she was bestowed upon him, as an invaluable gift, by the holy Mother Earth, he named her Kodhai, also known as Godadevi meaning ‘gift of the Mother Earth’. Kodhai became an indispensable part of Vishnuchithan.

The Thiruppavai is a set of Tamil devotional religious hymns attributed to the female poet-saint Andal (also known as Nachiyar, Kodhai or Goda Devi).[1] She is considered the manifestation of Bhudevi, who has come down to earth as Periyalvar's daughter.

Andal, also called as Kodhai, is the only female Alvar, and is considered to be the incarnation of Bhudevi according to Sri Vaishnavism. [1] The verses of Alvars are compiled as the Naalayira Divya Prabandham and the 108 temples revered are classified as Divya Desam.

Apr 18, 2015 · One fine day, Vishnuchittan found a little pretty girl baby in his Tulasi garden by the grace of VatapathraShayi. He named the baby girl ‘Kodhai’(In Tamil which means String of Flowers). In Sanskrit, ‘Kodhai’ means ‘Goda’ and other meaning ‘Veda’.

Sant Andal, also known as Nachiar and Kodhai, was the daughter of Vishnu Chitta, also known as Periyazhvar of Srivilliputtur was one of the most important Sri Vaishnav saints. At an early age she fell in love with Lord Krishna and was often seen as wearing garlands meant for Him.