She is addressed by scholars and researchers in many ways. இறவாத இன்ப அன்பு வேண்டிப்பின் வேண்டு கின்றார் To know more on Ammaiyar, google ‘Karaikkal Ammaiyar’ and the web world welcomes you to introductions and many research papers. This would be discussed in forthcoming posts. http://www.southwestern.edu/academics/bwp/pdf/2005bwp-craddock.pdf. http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195399318/obo-9780195399318-0059.xml. ( Log Out /  Vat Baset was built during the reign of King, Surya Varman I (1002-1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and was built between 1036 and 1042. Karaikkal Ammaiyar’s jeeva Samadhi is on the back of Natarajar Saba. 'Wise', or relatively 'advanced', 'ancient Hindus' are indicated to have attained high spiritual levels, reflections of which come to notice even today, which are termed as 'miracles' due to lack of overall knowledge...In my personal case, 'I' was surprised when my - the then 10 yr-old - daughter virtually predicted cancellation of my flight! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Siva Sakthi Ammaiyar (also known as Siva Sakthi) is a short elderly woman living in her ashram in Tiruvannamalai. Their pure love and selfless affection towards Lord Shiva was a powerful tool against other religions. She was one and first among the three women Nayanmars. அறவாநீ ஆடும் போதுஉன் அடியின்கீழ் இருக்க என்றார். The nandhi in front of him is bowed in dhyanam and is supposed to be built over the Jeeva samadhi of sage Thirinendhrathari ( this is seen on the right side of the pic) ... Manicka Vasagar and Karaikkal Ammaiyar, Kala Bairavar with a Brahma Kabala garland of skulls are the other deities present in the inner praharam. She was born at Karaikkal, South India, and probably lived during the … 'I' pondered over it for many days why 'she' didn't communicate with me directly? Excerpts from the thiruvAlangATTu mUththa thiruppadhikam: Fat melts and wets the ground, and the long toothed and sunken eyed ghouls observe this and enact the dance of tunangkai. Madhva's Dualism (Dvaita) (2) iii. ( Log Out /  When I came across the book in the internet, Karaikkalammaiyar: An iconographical and textual study By Peter J. J. de Bruijn, it threw a new light on Ammaiyar in Cambodia. Vat Ek and Vat Baset are located in Battambang Province of Cambodia. இறவாத இன்ப அன்பு வேண்டிப்பின் வேண்டு கின்றார் The first half of the eleventh century, during the  long reign of Suryavarman I, saw indeed the empire become more vast, populous and prosperous. Both temples are in natural ruins, added with a new Buddhist Temple in front of Vat Ek. One day she gave one of these ascetics a mango destined for her husband. Rajadhiraja I’s Inscription on Paravai Nangaiyar- A Son’s Tribute to Father’s Intimate Companion! He named his biography of nayanmars in poetic verses – ‘Thiruthondar Puranam’ – the story of the servants of God, which is popularly called ‘Periya Puranam’ – the Big Puranam. In Tamil Andhadhi was first sung by Karaikkal Ammeiyar http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhadhi. “I pray for the infinite happiness of Your love; I do not want to be born again; if I do, I do not want to forget You forever; if I do, I want to be happily singing in Your praise under Your feet as You are dancing”. 5.Siva’s Demon Devotee, Karaikkal Ammaiyar by Elaine Craddock, 6.Karaikkalammaiyar: An iconographical and textual study by Peter J. J. de Bruijn, 7.Classical Civilizations of South-East Asia edited by Vladimir Braginsky, 8.The Indianized States of South-East Asia  by George Cœdès. A few striking features of Ammaiyar include – She was the first Nayanmar among the 63 Nayanmars in the chronological order. She can be recognized as an emaciated/skeletal figure at the feet of Shiva in sculptures. She was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. Let’s try to explore further to decipher more….. Books, Research Papers and Links on Karaikkal Ammaiyar, 1. Samadhi (3) Yama and Niyama (2) The Yogas of the Bhagavad Gita (4) 3. It is in this wilderness that the Lord dances, with tiger skin as his girt and a spotted antelope dangling off his shoulder, he lights up this stage with his dance of destruction. But, Vat Baset is certainly not the earliest temple with Ammaiyar sculpture. A pity though. மறவாமை வேண்டும், இன்னும் வேண்டும்நான் மகிழ்ந்து பாடி The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, … அறவாநீ ஆடும் போதுஉன் அடியின்கீழ் இருக்க என்றார். Panchavanmadevi Pallippadai – Rajendra I’s Tribute to his Step-Mother, Paravai Nangai Isuvaram, Paravaipuram/Panaiyavaram, http://www.southwestern.edu/academics/bwp/pdf/2005bwp-craddock.pdf, http://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780195399318/obo-9780195399318-0059.xml, http://www.tourismindochina.com/battambang-attractionsite1.htm, Karaikkal Ammaiyar - the Demon Devotee of Shiva. They have also recognised Karaikkal Ammaiyar and given a description in their museum booklet. There is another thought provoking fact that the author mentions –. Travel theme. The primary task of each generation which used to be passing on the roots to the next generation has become secondary. Ammaiyar, or Goddess Punithavathi, is a renowned goddess in Karaikal. “Ammaiyae” literally means mother. Ammaiyar, a sixth-century South Indian Shaiva poet saint, achieved her emaciated state after beseeching Shiva to free her from all her worldly encumbrances, including her famed beauty. Indeed, Karaikkal Ammaiyar needs introduction in today’s Tamil World. The king established four lingas to delimit his empire: The first Linga was consecrated at Vat Baset, 70 km to the south-west of Angkor. This is exactly the form of portrayal in sculptures in Tamilnadu and other South East Asian countries. The Holy tree of the temple is Vilvam. Karaikkal Ammaiyar – the Demon Devotee of Shiva, Karaikkal Ammaiyar – Revered Mother of Karaikkal, Chembiyan Madevi – Pioneer who introduced Ammai in Chola Temples, Karaikkal Ammai in Cambodia – Battambang Province, Ammai in Banteay Srei and the Tamil Maritime Links in South East Asia, The Importance of Rajaraja Chola I and his son Rajendra Chola I in Southeast Asian Tamil Links, Khmer Political and Economic Expansions in Northeast Thailand under Suryavarman I (1010-1050 ACE), Religious Development under Suryavarman I – Karaikkal Ammai in Prasat Hin Phimai, Rajendra Chola I – Two Distinct Deeds of the World’s Greatest Naval Champion. And, only later in the evening realised that it was my mother's 3rd death anniversary that day! Vedanta (12) General Information (1) i. Sankara's Radical Non-Dualism (Advaita) (3) ii. The History of Karaikkal Ammaiyar (Peyaar) kAraikkAl ,the cradle of ocean, is the town in the east coast of thamizakam (thamizn^Adu). Beyond being a tool against other religions, their belief in love and devotion alone to reach Shiva is the keypoint in all the songs that the Nayanmars sang. The life and immortal presence of this Nayanar, reveals that bhakti knows no bias, that love and music for the Lord can be found even in the wierdest of places where fear reigns supreme. Among the 63 Nayanmars, Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Pioneer Tamil Saint in many ways. They look around and put out the fire of the pyres eating the corpses to their hearts content and feel delighted, it is in such a fitting crematory, holding fire in his hand that the handsome Lord dances. During meditation I could feel the vibration, and it was thrilling experience for me. thanathaththanAr the leader in the trade at kAraikkAl, got a girl child - a boon out of his austerities. Sri Malaiperumal Koil Mili, The Free Encyclopedia. Before Rajendra Cholan, his father Rajaraja Cholan immortalized Ammaiyar in sculpture in his Thanjavur Brihadeswara Kovil. In 1012, Suryavarman feeling threatened by the Srivijaya King Maravijayottungavarman, seeks aid of Rajendracholan I by presenting him a chariot. It was a corpse that a ghoul was not sure of as it advanced and pointed a finger at it screaching aloud. This seemed very interesting. During the reign of King Kulothuga Cholan II, his chief minister Sekkizhar/Chekkizhar travelled across the places of birth and travel of the 63 nayanmars and compiled their life histories. She was born in Karaikal, South India, and probably lived during the 5th century AD. In 1929, the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple was constructed by Malaiperumal Pillai in Visit Sri Vadaranyeswarar Temple & Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple in Tamil. Thevaram and other hymns still adorn the Temples of Tamilnadu and homes of Tamil Worshippers around the world. Coming to some of the verses sung by KAraikkAl AmmaiyAr, her descriptions of Shiva Bhikshatana or Shiva Rudra residing in the cremation ground, render a stomach churning experience should one try to visualize this form! She kept silent for many years and attained the Self about 18 years ago. In the following pages of the book, the author also gives more details on the capturing of throne by Suriyavarman after nine years of war, approximately in 1010. Other forms of Shiva that are made references to: In the world of eternal bliss, do what I bid you. But surprisingly Battambang Provincial Museum had three sculptures of Ammaiyar. The devotional movements contained elements of social as well as religious reform, protesting brahmanical orthodoxy along with the heterodox faiths of Buddhism and Jainism. He sports the crescent moon on his matted hair, he forever dances his twirling dance, his waist is girdled with a serpent. Such is this great charnel house, and it is here that the great Lord desires to perform his dance. Yes, Kavitha, it is realised that although alphanumeric symbols aren't sufficient to convey the abstract, words are compulsorily used for communication between 'inferior souls' who in Kaliyuga believably are naturally found in abundance. Hence, she was the first nayanmar to initiate the Tamil Bhakti Movement, Her story of devotion epitomises the fact that love of God is beyond gender, She had the conviction to forgo her family life, leaving behind her husband to blissfully sing at the feet of Shiva, She had the fearless attitude to give away her beautiful looks and to take up ‘Peyuru’ or ‘Demonic Image’, that is why she is portrayed in a skeletal demonic form in all sculptures, She was introduced by Shiva to his wife Parvati as ‘Ammai’ or mother – such was the passion of God that made her convert from ‘Punithavathi’ her original name to Karaikkal Ammaiyar or the Mother of Karaikkal, a town in the then Pallava Empire, in today’s Union Territory of Pudhucherry in South India, She introduced the pattern of poetry writing called ‘Andhadhi’ –, Sembiyan Mahadevi Village –  Kailasanathasvamin Temple, Gangai Konda Chozhapuram – Brihadeeswara Temple. The accession of throne by Surya Varman seems to have been a complicated affair. Karaikal Ammaiyar (born Punītavatī), meaning "The Revered Mother of Karaikal", is one of the three women amongst the 63 Nayanmars and one of the greatest figures of early Tamil literature. Their priceless possession was not only Devotion and Selfless Love, but incomparable literary skill that made them reach out to the common man in his own language. ... Karaikal ammaiyar (1) Nayanmars were Ardent Devotees who sang in praise of Lord Shiva in humble Tamil and connected with the masses. Shrine of Lord Vinayakar is in front of Lord Shiva. Other articles where Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār is discussed: South Asian arts: Bhakti poetry: …first representative was the poetess Kāraikkāl Ammaiyār, who called herself a pēy, or ghostly minion of Śiva, and sang ecstatically of his dances.   It is another busy day, as bustling crowds offer flowers and coconut, seeking the Lords blessings to bring less trouble and more happiness i... Varadaraja Perumal temple, Kanchipuram: Animals have played an integral role in Indian mythology, with snakes and eagles topping the list. Who ever by His grace is able to sing and dance out the poetry of KAraikkAl Pey(ghost), one with a fiery mouth and sharp teeth, who abides in the crematory will be freed of all sins. Belief in one’s God and being able to relate and communicate with that One Almighty in one’s own mother tongue and non-dependence of Sanskrit to communicate with that God could be a few fundamentals of the Tamil Bhakti Movement. To introduce Karaikkal Ammaiyar, introduction of Nayanmars is quintessential. The sacred collection ‘Panniru Thirumurai’ is a unique Literary Excellence which showcases 600 years of devotional movement of surrendering to the Lord, the extra ordinary emphasis being the worship in one’s own mother tongue. While the choice of being a global citizen has become the PRIDE of present generations, one doesn’t realize the resultant loss of identity due to loss of roots. It being one of the important ports those days it was florishing with the international traders bringing in lots of wealth. The book – ‘The Indianized States of South-East Asia’ by George Coedes provides a clearer picture about the King who built Vat Baset and his relations with the Chola Empire of Tamilagam. From 1003 to 1006, King Jayaviravarman is mentioned in inscriptions and according to his inscriptions he establishes the throne of Angkor from 1011. http://tamilnation.co/sathyam/east/periyapuranam.htm, This is what Karaikkal Ammaiyar asks Lord Shiva and is represented beautifully in the words of Sekkizhar’s Periya Puranam – the story of 63 Nayanmars, banteay srei temple – adalvallan and karaikkal ammaiyar to his right. Prayers Sri Kamatchi Amman is believed to be powerful to grace Her devotees with help those facing problems in marriage proposals. Adalvallan/Nataraja or Dancing Shiva and Karaikkal Ammaiyar – the duo sculpted in South-East Asian temples, kindles more interest in the Yesteryear relations among these Kingdoms and Tamil Kings. As a normal oratorical speech would start, we cannot start by saying ‘Karaikkal Ammaiyar’ needs no introduction. The devotional movements contained elements of social as well as religious reform, protesting brahmanical orthodoxy along with the heterodox faiths of Buddhism and Jainism. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was once a beautiful young bride. The idol of Mantheeswarar and the Lingam installed by him are seen in the temple. But, making their progeny succeed in any part of the world by having no single identity is a NORM of the millennium. name legend recognizing karaikkal ammaiyar in phnom penh museum. Karaikkal-Ammaiyar settled in Tiruvalankadu, the forest famed as the site where Shiva performed his ‘tandava dance’ in the midst of cremation pyres. Her own name was Punitavatiyar (the pure lady). The world knowing her is secondary; the Tamil World of today’s Youngsters and English Educated Middle Aged Parents – most or half of the population not knowing her is certainly a pathetic scenario. In a corner of the inner prakaram, Lord Dakshina Murti is seen. She composed Thiuvirattai Manimalai, Arputha Thiruvanthathi and Thiruvalankaatu Mootha Thiruppathigangal. She is attended by her devoted son. Jackals tug and draw away the stinking white heads punctured by birds, owls raise a hue and cry, owlets wave their wings, barn owls stare down and frighten those who look at them, and foxes howl around in great urgency. But for Indians – Being Well Rooted in one’s own traditions as well as Being a Global Citizen doesn’t seem to materialize. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periya_Puranam#cite_note-MedievalIndianLiterature-3, Her Literary Contribution to the Tamil World –, She is considered the author of 143 poems organized into four works of poetry that are included in the eleventh book of the Tirumuṟai, the Śaiva canon: Aṟputat Tiruvantāti (Sacred Linked Verses of Wonder), with 101 veṇpā verses; Tiruviraṭṭai Maṇimālai (The Sacred Garland of Double Gems), with 20 stanzas alternating in veṇpā and kaṭṭalaik kalittuṟai; and the two patikams called Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Mūtta Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ (First Sacred Verses on Tiruvālaṅkāṭu), which are ten-verse poems with an eleventh “signature” verse each and which are set to music (some texts call the first patikam Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Mūtta Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ and the second patikam simply Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ, or Sacred Verses on Tiruvālaṅkāṭu). (Redirected from Karaikal Ammayar Temple) Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Punithavathi. பிறவாமை வேண்டும், மீண்டும் பிறப்புண்டேல் உன்னை என்றும் Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars, and is considered one of the greatest figures of Tamil literature. – Phnom Chissor, a sacred hill located 270 km to the south-east. Followers of Shaivaism pay homage to a group of sixty-three great devotees "slaves of the lord" referred to as " Nayanmars ". Nyaya (1) 4. The description of the cremation ground, the theater where he performs has been vividly described in the another song of KArraikAl AmmaiyAr. In an attempt to cut off the influences of Buddhism and Jainism, these Primary Devotees of Tamil Bhakti Movement took up Shaivism. Sekkizhar’s  Periya Puranam added as the 12th volume to the previous collection of 11 volumes is called ‘Panniru Thirumurai’ – The Tamil Saiva Literary Canon. While Ammaiyar sculptures in Banteay Srei and Phnom Penh Museum had already been seen, Vat Ek and Vat Baset became the next search spots. There she spent the remainder of her life, writing hymns in praise of her Lord, many of them rich in gruesome imagery of death and decay. A few striking features of Ammaiyar include –, Andhadhi(Tamil: அந்தாதி) is a unique kind of Tamil poetry constructed such that the last or ending word of each verse became the first word of the next verse. battambang museum – adalvallan and karaikkal ammaiyar to his left, Nayanmars – Devotion through one’s own mother tongue. By chafers; there the serpent of venomous sacs stands hissing: He is indeed the Lord who will not passively witness, O heart, for ever hail Him who is Sankara, the One, Of matted hair that dangles low, the righteous One who, On that matted hair sports a soaring serpent and the One. The book specifies the places in Tamilnadu and places in other countries where Ammaiyar can be seen. In 1001 and 1002, there are four inscriptions referring to Suryavarman, who belongs to royal ancestry in the female line. Two inscriptions mention of one Udayadityavarman, cousin of Jayavarman V who comes to throne in 1001. She was born in Karaikal, South India, and probably lived during the 5th century AD. KARAIKKĀL AMMAIYĀR KARAIKKĀL AMMAIYĀR (c. a.d. 550), mystic, early poet-saint of the bhakti movement. This is the reality of the cremation ground, a description so vivid of activities when humans leave the bodies of the dead to burn by night. Scorched by the rising flames, charred is the firewood, brains seep out of broken crania, cacti wilt in the heat, such is the fierce crematory where the wood apple trees abound, it is indeed his place of rest. Are only a row of skulls and white bones. That is the physical universe is believed to be reviewed by Bhootnath Shiva (bhoot meaning past as well as ghost), the formless creator related with zero, both time and space. Among the five temples where Karaikkal Ammaiyar is sculpted in Cambodia, Phnom Chissor, Vat Ek and Vat Baset are all built by King Suryavarman I. Saint Karaikkal Ammaiyar’s Jeeva Samadhi can be seen at the end of Natarajar Sabha (hall). Puducherry. As jackals depict Shakti in the form of Kali Nayan Tara, and Lord Shiva dances among ghouls who feast on corpses as they witness his fiery movements, this world beyond death is a narrative that we capture in bhakti of a very different kind. Karaikkal Ammaiyarர், which means the revered mother from Karaikkal, one of the three women amongst the sixty three Nayanmars, is one of the greatest figures of early Tamil literature. Karaikal Ammaiyar was the wife of a rich merchant of Karaikal named Paramadatta, endowed with heavenly gifts. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is revered as a Tamil Shiva-bhakti saint by Tamil people in south India and elsewhere who are Shaivas (theyworship Shiva as their family deity and/or chosen deity). Quoted from the " thiruviraTTai maNimAlai", With Konrai flowers which are buzzed and kindled. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Karaikkal Ammaiyar - K.B. Filled with piety and devotion to the Lord Shiva, she daily filled the rice bowls of the shaiva ascetics who knocked at her gate. She was very devout and especially careful to entertain all devotees of Lord Shiva that came to her door. Giving least importance to beauty and worldly pleasures, she wished and prayed for the demonic form and her wish was granted by Shiva. Let’s bring back the verses that kick-started this post –. Karaikkal Ammayar is one of the three women in the list of 63 Saivite saints (Nayanmar). She is considered the author of 143 poems organized into four works of poetry that are included in the eleventh book of the Tirumuṟai, the Śaiva canon: Aṟputat Tiruvantāti (Sacred Linked Verses of Wonder), with 101 veṇpā verses; Tiruviraṭṭai Maṇimālai (The Sacred Garland of Double Gems), with 20 stanzas alternating in veṇpā and kaṭṭalaik kalittuṟai; and the two patikams called Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Mūtta Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ (First Sacred Verses on Tiruvālaṅkāṭu), which are ten-verse poems with an eleventh “signature” verse each and which are set to music (some texts call the first patikam Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Mūtta Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ and the second patikam simply Tiruvālaṅkāṭṭu Tiruppatikaṅkaḷ, or Sacred Verses on Tiruvālaṅkāṭu). Later, Rajendra Cholan I launches a war against the same Srivijaya King. At the back of Natarajar saba ( Karaikkal Ammaiyar Jeeva Samadhi ). As her story reveals, she was given 2 mangoes by her husband to keep safely so that he could have it during his meal. The book specifies the places where Ammaiyar was found  in demon form sitting below the beautifully carved ‘Adalvallan – Nataraja or the Dancing Shiva’. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. She was born in Karaikkal… One Lintel and two broken pediments. In some instances, the last word of a series of verses becomes the beginning of the very first verse, thus making the poem a true garland of verses. He is the Lord of the supernal world; His asterism is betelgeuse; His throat is dark with the aalaalam that He ate; they that chant, His mystic pentad—the chief of mantras--, adore Him and come by. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Siva, and she is believed to have lived during the sixth Century. late 13th century India (Tamil Nadu) On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 240. Karaikkal Ammaiyar, Shaiva Saint ca. She was one and first among the three women Nayanmars. In her younger years as a house-holder, Sri Siva Sakthi Ammaiyar was an ardent devotee of Lord "Siva". Punithavathy was born in Karaikkal, a maritime trading city in Chola nadu to Danathathan, a famous merchant. அறவாநீ ஆடும் போதுஉன் அடியின்கீழ் இருக்க என்றார். Sri Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, Karaikal – 609 602. The mystery of the draupadi ratha has indeed made me post again. Entrance is with Dwarabalagars. பிறவாமை வேண்டும், மீண்டும் பிறப்புண்டேல் உன்னை என்றும் http://ancientcartography.net/hinterlandsaturn15.html. I thought of visiting this temple once again, if Lord shiva permits me to go there. The Nayanmars that he talks about belonged to different castes, different occupations and lived in different times. aalaalam: Halaahalaa poison that oozed out during the churning of the ocean. All the saints mentioned in this epic poem are historical persons and not mythical.Therefore, this is a recorded history of the 63 Saiva saints called as Nayanmars (devotees of Lord Siva), who attain salvation by their unflinching devotion to Siva. I had done the meditation. Change ), இறவாத இன்ப அன்பு வேண்டிப்பின் வேண்டு கின்றார், பிறவாமை வேண்டும், மீண்டும் பிறப்புண்டேல் உன்னை என்றும், மறவாமை வேண்டும், இன்னும் வேண்டும்நான் மகிழ்ந்து பாடி. She was a devotee of Shiva. Such a description brings alive the other side of the cremation ground, one that we humans do not get to witness, one that KArraikAl AmmaiyAr is a part of, in possible disbelief to the mortal world as she narrates what she sees. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. [See photo at right by the author; credits appear below.] The ghoul roared and threw a fire at it yet not being sure of what it was. So ask for Malleshwarar Kovil / Kalathumedu Kovil which is known to most of the peoples in Guduvanchery. Such that the events related with creation as well as instantaneous destruction are being reviewed by the Supreme Being eternally through the innumerable eyes of the superior most, or His best creation (formless component of the one and only supreme being that appears in some physical form, but reflecting heirarchy in all their aspects)...for some purpose unknown to anyone, at any time... A very interesting analogy on the 64 yoginis.yes its so acceptable when you say bhootnath but so indigestible if i have to make a visual reference to the world of ghosts!I was particularly intrigued by the depth of the narrative, though gory it was very very factual. On the left side of the Lord Shiva, bronze idols of Aadalvallan, Sivagami, Chandrasekhara Murti, Karaikkal Ammaiyar, Rama, Lakshmana and Hanuman are seen. ( Log Out /  The works of Sambanthar, Appar, and Sundarar form(ed) the first seven volumes and they are called Thevaram – or the Garland of the Gods; Manickavasagar’s Thirukkovaiyar and Thiruvasagam form(ed) the 8th volume. The dry and strong-mouthed ghouls standing sing Your praise; Bhootas stand and adore You; the great crematory is, Your theatre where You dance and dance. I breathe in the fresh air, I feel the pure dew in my palm. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. She was born in Karaikkal, which was, during the Chola period, a maritime centre.