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Nandanar (other)
Nandanar was a Nayanar saint in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. Nandanar may also refer to: * Nandanar (author) P. C. Gopalan (January 5, 1926 тАУ April 24, 1974), popularly known by his pseudonym, Nandanar was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. He was known for his novels and short stories which had the backdrop of the Indian Army barracks of the ... (1926тАУ1974), pseudonym of Indian writer P. C. Gopalan * ''Nandanar'' (1935 film) or ''Bhakta Nandanar'', 1935 Indian film by Maniklal Dandan * ''Nandanar'' (1942 film), a 1942 Indian film See also * Nandan (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandanar
Nandanar (also spelt as Nantanar), also known as Tirunalaippovar (Thirunaallaippovaar (The one who will go tomorrow)) and Tiru Nalai Povar Nayanar,Other names include: Nandan (Nanda, Nantan), Tirunalaipovanar, Nalaippovar, Nalaippovan was a Nayanar saint, who is venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is the only Dalit (" untouchable") saint in the Nayanars. He is generally counted as the eighteenth in the list of 63 Nayanars. Like the other Nayanars, he was a devout devotee of the god Shiva. The tale of Nandanar is retold numerous times in folk tales, folk music, plays, films and literature in Tamil society. While Nandanar is included in Nayanar list since the 8th century CE, the 12th century CE ''Periya Puranam'' gives a full hagiographical account of his life. The tale focuses on two miracles attributed to him. In Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur; his prayers are said to have moved a giant stone bull, which still appears in the moved position in the temple. Nandanar i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandanar (author)
P. C. Gopalan (January 5, 1926 тАУ April 24, 1974), popularly known by his pseudonym, Nandanar was an Indian writer of Malayalam literature. He was known for his novels and short stories which had the backdrop of the Indian Army barracks of the 1940s and 1950s as well as for his children's literature. ''Anubhavangal'', ''Ira'', ''Thokkukalkkidayile Jeevitham'', ''Athmavinte Novukal'', ''Ariyappedatha Manushyajeevikal'', ''Anubhoothikalude Lokam'' and a series of stories with Unnikkuttan as the lead character are some of his better known works. He received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1964 for his work, ''Athmavinte Novukal''. Biography P. C. Gopalan was born on January 5, 1926, in a poor family at Angadippuram, a village near Perinthalmanna in the present-day Malappuram district in the south Indian state of Kerala to Parameshwaran Tharakan and Nanikkutty Amma. His early schooling was at a local elementary school but due to poverty, he had to abandon his studies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandanar (1935 Film)
''Bhakta Nandanar'' () is a 1935 Tamil-language film directed by Manik Lal Tandon. It marked the cinematic debut of the carnatic singer and stage artist K. B. Sundarambal. She was paid a then unprecedented 100,000 (equivalent of 60 million (2013 prices)) as salary for this film. This was also the first film for Ellis R. Dungan. No print of the film is known to survive, making it a lost film. Plot The story is based on the life of Nandanar (also known as Thirunaalai Povar тАУ ''thee who pilgrims tomorrow'') and his becoming of a Naayanar. Cast *K. B. Sundarambal as Nandanar *Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer as Vedhiyar Production K. B. Sundarambal had retired from stage performances in 1932 after the death of her husband S. G. Kittappa. Hassandas, a textile magnate from Madras and a member of Chellaram business family was keen on making a film with Sundarambal in the lead. She was initially reluctant to star in the film and refused even the recommendation of her mentor S. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nandanar (1942 Film)
''Nandanar'' (родрооро┐ро┤рпН: роироирпНродройро╛ро░рпН) is 1942 Indian devotional film, based on the Nandan, a low-caste farmhand, and his deep devotion to Lord Nataraja of Chithambaram. Nandanar was a major success, in part because of an innovative prize scheme. The film was directed by Muruga Dossa and produced by S. S. Vasan under his production company Gemini Studios. The film script was written by Ki. Ra. (Ki. Ramachandran), with music by M. D. Parthasarathy and S. Rajeswara Rao. Starring M. M. Dandapani Desikar (his played titled role) and Serukalathur Sama played lead role and M. R. Swamynathan, Sundari Bai and other played portraying supporting role. Actor Ranjan appeared as Lord Shiva in one scene in the film. Background The story of Nandanar was told as a musical title by Gopalakrishna Bharathiyar's ''Nandan Charithram'' in the early 19th century. Bharathiyar's work was an immensely popular example of Harikatha. This was the fifth series of films on Nandhanar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
