As his father expired soon after his birth, Muthamma and sister, Adhi, brought him up. Saint Arunagirinathar is the author of the famous Tiruppugazh songs, The Kandar Anubhuti, etc.

It is also mentioned that Arunagirinathar went on pilgrimage to some sacred places in the north such as Haridwar. However, only the works of Arunagirinathar have got the name “Thiruppugazh” because he alone succeeded, to a great extent, ... continued the task left behind by his father and brought many Thiruppugazh songs in printed format.

The Thiruppugazh composed by him, consisted of 16,000 songs, of which only about 1,365 has been traced. Then he visited Thiruvamathur, Chiruvai, Vallimalai and Thirutthan and worshipped the God with his poems. Life of Saint Arunagirinathar - an indepth research work by Sri N. V. Karthikeyan, Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, Himalayas, India.

As his father expired soon after his birth, his mother, Muthamma and sister, Adhi, nursed him and brought him up in the rich cultural and religious tradition. His sister always gave whatever she earned to make her brother happy, and he frequently visited the devadasis. After his dramatic conversion Arunagirinathar made extensive tours of India, singing Murugan's praises and repeating his name. Regular and systematic Paaraayana or recitation of these songs is sufficient for the struggling souls to get solace, peace and prosperity. Arunagirinathar was a Tamil poet who lived during the 15th century in Tamil Nadu, India. Arunagirinathar was born in 15th century at Thiruvannamalai. His important spiritual writing was the Tamil poem Thiruppugazh, which was written in praise of Lord Murugan.

On many occasions during his travels his devotion was rewarded when Murugan appeared to him in the form of a vision. arunagirinathar by N.V. Karthikeyan, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh Prostrations, adorations and salutations to the Supreme Being, Lord Skanda, Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj and Saint Arunagirinathar - at Whose Feet this is offered as humble flowers of worship.

This was the third film to be produced on the same name and theme. His songs are in praise of Lord Shanmukha, and are highly inspiring.

He was the creator of Tiruppugazh, a book of poems in Tamil in praise of the Hindu God Murugan.

Legends claim that Arunagiri was attracted to the pleasures of the flesh and spent his youth in pursuing a life of debauchery.

Life of Arunagirinathar - Saint and Devotee of Lord Muruga who lived in Thiruvannamalai in 14th Century. The particulars of his parents are unknown; some say he was a son of a courtesan (dāsi) by the name of Muttu (Muttamma). However, only the works of Arunagirinathar have got the name "Thiruppugazh" because he alone succeeded, to a great extent, in describing the glorious … He was the creator of Tiruppugazh, a book of poems in Tamil in praise of the Hindu God Murugan.

Arunagirinathar was a great saint, a staunch devotee of Muruga, and a divine poet, who lived during the 15th century in Tamil Nadu. Saint Arunagirinathar: Having posted a few Thiruppugazh's, it would be more appropriate for me to write about Saint Arunagirinathar.

Arunagirinathar was a Tamil poet who lived during the 15th century in Tamil Nadu, India.

His poems are known for their lyricism coupled with complex rhymes and rhythmic structures.

B. S. Moorthy produced the film under the production company Baba Art Productions.

T. M. Saint Arunagirinathar was a much revered 15th century poet, who had belived to have composed more than 16000 songs in praise of Lord Muruga. Arunagirinathar went to Kanchipuram and praised 32 charities performed by Goddess Kamakshi there in hs Thiruppugazh.