The birth place of Peyalwar

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During the Bhakti movement in South India, twelve revered saints emerged as passionate devotees of Lord Vishnu. They are collectively known as the Alwars. Their icons are commonly found in Vishnu temples across the region, reflecting their enduring spiritual legacy.


Peyalwar, the third among the Alwars, is believed to have lived in the 7th century CE. His deep, almost frenzied devotion to Vishnu earned him the name "Pei" Alwar — with "Pei" meaning ghost in Tamil, a reference to his intense spiritual fervor. According to legend, Peyalwar was born on a red lily (sevvalli) flower in a well. He is also considered to be the incarnation of Nandakam, the divine sword of Vishnu.


The birthplace of Peyalwar is located near the Madhava Perumal Temple on Arundale Street in Mylapore, a bustling locality in Chennai. Despite Mylapore’s prominence, this sacred site remains largely unknown and is sadly neglected today. The original well where Peyalwar is believed to have been born still exists, alongside a simple mandapam housing a small icon of the saint. However, the place suffers from encroachments and lack of upkeep.

If you find yourself in Mylapore, do take a moment to visit this humble yet spiritually significant site and pay your respects to one of the earliest champions of Vaishnavism.

 Happy travelling.






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  1. sasiThursday, January 16, 2014

    i have spent my child hood days in this famous sthalam. in fact, we were taught sankrit by our aravamudham teacher

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    1. RajMonday, July 08, 2019

      I visited this place yesterday thanks to a friend who is interested in archaeology. Found it to be fascinating. There's a 96 year old man who said he's living there since 1954!

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  2. UnknownTuesday, July 27, 2021

    Kindly restore the sanctity. Govt. Please make the place as heritage stayus. Alwar saints are pious in heart and God himself approached them.

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  3. AnonymousSunday, January 08, 2023

    " Pei Alwar" sanctity should to be restored original previous status , It is true Sri Alwar saints are pious heart and god himself approached them and the devotes are expected to open its like Temple , I will pray for it .

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