Alangudi Vanganar (Tamil: ஆலங்குடி வங்கனார்) was a poet of the Sangam period, to whom 8 verses of the Sangam literature have been attributed, including verse 53 of the Tiruvalluva Maalai.[1]
Biography
Alangudi Vanganar hailed from Alangudi in Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu.[2] He was said to be involved in maritime trade and hence acquired the name 'Vanganar', which means the one related to ships.[1]
Contribution to the Sangam literature
Alangudi Vanganar has written 8 verses, including 2 in Kurunthogai, 3 in Natrinai, 1 each in Agananuru and Purananuru, and 1 in Tiruvalluva Maalai.[2]
Views on Valluvar and the Kural
Alangudi Vanganar opines about Valluvar and the Kural text thus:Template:Sfn Template:Cquote
See also
Notes
References
- Tamil Wisdom: Traditions Concerning Hindu Sages and Selections from Their Writings{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Asian Educational Services(2001)