Andal
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Summary
Andal was born on 800[1] in Srivilliputhur[2]. She died on 900[3] in Srirangam[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and mystic[7]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,839 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Periyalvar[9]
- Spouse: Ranganatha[10]
- Country of citizenship: Pallava dynasty[11]
- Field of work: poetry[12]
- Notable work: Tiruppavai[13], Nachiyar Tirumoli[14]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[15], Vaishnavism[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Part of: Alvars[18]
- Commons category: Andal[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Tamil[20]
- Birth name: கோதை[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andal include she[23], an impact crater[24].
Why It Matters
Andal has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
Works attributed to her include Tiruppavai[27], a literary work[28]. Entities named for her include she[23], an impact crater[24].
FAQs
Where was Andal born?
Andal was born in Srivilliputhur[2].
Where did Andal die?
Andal passed away in Srirangam[4].
Who were Andal's parents?
Andal's father was Periyalvar[9].
Who was Andal married to?
Andal's spouses include Ranganatha[10].