Nayanars

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:dance
gptkb:painting
gptkb:sculpture
gptkb:music
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Shaivism
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:literature
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Tiruvaymoli
gptkbp:has_tradition gptkb:processions
temple worship
offerings to Shiva
poetic recitation
gptkbp:historical_impact inspiration for later saints
contribution to Tamil identity
cultural renaissance in Tamil Nadu
formation of devotional sects
revival of Shaivism
gptkbp:historical_period Medieval period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nayanars
gptkbp:influence_on gptkb:Hinduism
gptkb:literature
gptkb:philosophy
artistic expression
Tamil Nadu culture
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Bhakti_movement
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Nayanar festivals
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Shiva
gptkbp:known_for devotional poetry
gptkbp:notable_figures Appar
Sundarar
Manikkavacakar
Sambandar
Kumaraguruparar
gptkbp:number gptkb:63
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Tamil_Nadu
gptkbp:philosophy devotion to God
social equality
rejection of caste system
personal experience of divinity
gptkbp:writings gptkb:Tirumandiram
Tirupallantu
Tiruvempaavai
Tiruvicaippa
Tiruvikramam
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Temples_of_Kanchipuram
gptkb:Thirunavukkarasar
gptkb:S._Thirunavukkarasar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6