List of Sengunthars
Sengunthars had their contribution of Saivism to Tamil literature since 11th Century and in Medieval Chola period, both Saivism and Tamil were considered as the two sides of the same coin. In Modern period, the community had given many leaders and poets to the nation.
Below is the list of eminent personalities from the Sengunthar caste
Nayanmars[1]
- Narasingha Munayaraya, a petty chieftain of Thirumunaipadi
- Kaari Desigar, a native of Thirukadavur and a Tamil scholar
- Chiruththondar nayanar alias Paranjothy who was the commander of Pallava King during the war of Vatapi
- Perumizhalai kurumba, an ardent devotee of Lord Siva and follower of Sundaramurthi Nayanar
- Eripatha Nayanar, an ardent devotee of Lord Siva from Karuvur of Chola Kingdom
- Dandiyadikal, a pious devotee of Lord Siva from Tiruvarur of Chola kingdom
- Kanam pullar, a wealthy merchant from Irukkuvelur(now called as Belur in the District of Salem). He used to cut grass, sell it and purchase ghee with the money and burn the lamps. As he cut grass(Kanampul), he was known as Kanampulla Nayanar
- Ottakoothar, kavichakravarthy born as Ambala koothan in early part of 12th century and was a court poet of cholas
- Kuganeriyappa Navalar, disciple of Kachiappa Sivachariyar;wrote Upadesa kandam (7th part) of history of Lord Muruga
- Kangeyar, a poet from Thondaimandalam; authored urichol nigandu (14th century work), a lexicon for world Tamils
- Poiyamozhi,a poet from Uraiyur of Thondaimondalam[3]
- Irattaipulavar,[Mathu suriyar and Ilang suriyar], poetical-duo(one deaf and one lame) who authored Ekambaranathar ula
- Padikaasu pulavar, a poet from Ponvilaintha kalathur Thondaimondalam;authored Thondaimandala sadagam[4]
- Pirasai Arunachala swamigal, a scholar skilled in lecturing Vedantas
- Pagazhi koothar,a poet from Sanyasi village,Ramnad who authored Thiruchendur Murugan pillai Thamizh.[5][6]
- Distinguished Sengunthars from 19th Century
Freedom Fighters
Activists
Tamil Literature
Politics
Philanthropists
- Vallal T.K.S Sabapathy Mudaliar: : Philanthropist from Tiruvarur
- J Sudhanandhen: Founder and Correspondent of Erode Sengunthar Engineering College. Former president of Senguntha Mahajana Sangam
- T.P.Arumugam Correspondent of Sengunthar Group of Institutions, Tiruchengode, Ex-MLA
Science and education
Civil Service and judiciary
- P.V.Nataraja Mudaliar, former high court judge
- Justice T.N. Singaravelu ,former high court judge
- M. Elumalai, former Advocate, Madurai [9]
- D.A.S.Prakasam: IAS Officer and Founder, Socio Economic Service Society[10]
- Justice S. T. Ramalingam, former Judge, Madras High Court; father of Justice R. Sudhakar, Judge, Madras High Court
Arts
Spiritual
Sports
Business
Miscellaneous
References
- ^ Thirukkai Vazhakkam by Puhalendi
- ^ Senguntha silaakiyar maalai by Kanchi Veerabadhra Desigar
- ^ Tamilheritage.com
- ^ Tamilvu.org
- ^ Tiruchendurmurugan.com
- ^ Tiruchendurmurugantemple.com
- ^ Thesundayleader.lk
- ^ Tamilheritage.org
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/01/27/stories/2007012700360300.htm
- ^ http://sess-online.org/aboutus.asp
- ^ http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/04/24/stories/2011042450301600.htm
- ^ Pathway to sahaja nistai: Avirodha unthiyar of Sri Santhalinga Swami
- ^ Vehathiri.org
- ^ Variyarswamigal
- ^ http://murugan.org/research/sivagami.htm