CHENNAI, JAN 18
Students of Sadhguru Gurukulam Samskriti have started offering Thevaram devotional hymns at renowned Shiva temples across Tamil Nadu on Friday. Thevaram consists of hymns sung in praise of Lord Shiva by the three Nayanmars—Sambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Sundarar. Rendered in an ancient musical style that predates most Indian classical music systems, these songs provide insight into the wave of bhakti that swept across southern India in the 7th century.
- Thevaram consists of hymns sung in praise of Lord Shiva by the three Nayanmars—Sambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, and Sundarar
- More than 50 students from Sadhguru Gurukulam Samskriti have been divided into four groups, to offer Thevarams across different regions of Tamil Nadu
- The Thevaram devotional singing series will conclude on Monday at the Thiruvannamalai Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple
The first event was inaugurated in the presence of Perur Adheenam Thavathiru Santhalinga Marudhachala Adigalar.
Speaking at the Chennai Press Club here on Friday, Balasubramanian, a volunteer of the Thenkailaya Bhakti Peravai, said, “As part of the centenary celebrations of Perur Adheenam and as an expression of gratitude to the Thevara Nayanmars who bestowed upon us the divine gift of Thevaram, students of Samskriti, under Sadhguru’s guidance, will be offering devotional hymns at over fifteen renowned temples across Tamil Nadu. This initiative also aims to raise awareness about Thevaram among today’s youth.”
More than 50 students from Sadhguru Gurukulam Samskriti have been divided into four groups, to offer Thevarams across different regions of Tamil Nadu. The series commence on Friday at Perur Adheenam and will be followed by events on Saturday at Kamatchipuram Adheenam, Tiruchengode Arulmigu Thiru Arthanareeswarar Temple, Kanchipuram Sri Kachabeswarar Temple, and Arulmigu Marundeeswarar Temple in Chennai.
On Sunday, the events will take place at Siravai Adheenam, Mayilai Kapaleeswarar Temple, Virinchipuram Margabandeeswarar Temple, Kodumudi Sri Maguteswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple, and Vellore Jalakandeswarar Temple. The Thevaram devotional singing series will conclude on Monday at the Thiruvannamalai Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple.
For centuries, Thevaram hymns have been sung by Shiva devotees and recited by temple priests across Tamil Nadu. Continuing this rich tradition, students at Sadhguru Gurukulam Samskriti, have been trained in Thevaram from a young age. Samskriti students have also been rendering hyms before thousands of devotees on important festival days such as Maha Shivaratri, Navaratri, Guru Purnima, and Dhyanalinga Consecration Day.
