—the act of singing praises for the deity at these specific locations. Literary Source : All "songs" originate from the Nalayira Divya Prabandham , often called the "Tamil Veda". Contemporary Audio
These are not random temples. They are Mangalasasanam locations—temples that were glorified by the (the 12 poet-saints of Tamil Vaishnavism) between the 6th and 9th centuries CE. The Alwars traveled across the Indian subcontinent, from Nepal (Saligramam) to Kanyakumari, from Dwaraka (Gujarat) to Thirukkovilur (Tamil Nadu), singing ecstatic hymns (Paasurams) at these shrines. Vainava Divya Desam Sthalam 108 Song
The Vainava Divya Desam Sthalam, a subset of these divine abodes, specifically relates to the shrines venerated by the followers of Sri Vaishnavism. This tradition places great emphasis on personal devotion (bhakti) and the pursuit of moksha, or liberation. The sites included in this category are not merely places of worship but are considered stepping stones on the path to spiritual enlightenment. —the act of singing praises for the deity
This song (or album collection) serves as both a spiritual guide and a musical offering. It excels as a for Vaishnavites, while also working for passive listening. This tradition places great emphasis on personal devotion
