Alangudi Vanganar (

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: 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.

Biography

Alangudi Vanganar hailed from Alangudi in Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu. He was said to be involved in maritime trade and hence acquired the name 'Vanganar', which means the one related to ships.

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.

Views on Valluvar and the Kural

Alangudi Vanganar opines about Valluvar and the Kural text thus:

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References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Alangudi Vanganar Tamil philosophy Tamil poets Sangam poets Tiruvalluva Maalai contributors

Biography

Contribution to the Sangam literature

Views on Valluvar and the Kural

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