The Manner of Manifestation :
The Deity stands majestically facing east. His
consort Bhoomidevi is seated with a bending knee and folded hands facing north. Markandeya
is seated facing south in a posture indicative of giving Kanya - dan.
Five forms of the Lord:
Tradition
has it that Lord Oppiliappan appeared to Nammalwar in 5 different forms as
1. Ponnappan.
2. Maniappan
3. Muthappan
4. Ennappan and
5. Tiruvinnagarappan.
Alwars who sang in praise of lord oppiliappan
1.
Nammalwar (11 verses)
2. Tirumangai alwar (34 verses)
3. Poigai alwar (1 verse)
4. Peyalwar (2 verses), Total 48 verses |