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Is Thiruvalluvar Hindu Quora?
Answer : No. Thiruvalluvar lived during a time when Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Tamil folk religion were predominant in Tamil kingdoms.
Who drew Thiruvalluvar picture?
Venugopala Sharma
“The picture of the Thiruvalluvar, now widely in use, depicting him in a white robe and without any religious marks was drawn by Venugopala Sharma, who resided in Mylapore. It was first used in a stamp released by the former Union Minister Dr K.
Who painted Thiruvalluvar?
Mr.K.R.Venugopal Sharma
The image of Thiruvalluvar that we know today was painted by Mr. K.R.Venugopal Sharma. Mr. K.R.Venugopal Sharma was born in 1908.
Where is Thiruvalluvar born?
In the early 16th century, a temple dedicated to Thiruvalluvar was built within the Ekambareswarar temple complex in Mylapore, Chennai. Locals believe that this was where he was born, underneath a tree within the temple complex.
Why is Thiruvalluvar a Hindu?
Despite scholars suggesting that Valluvar is either a Jain or a Hindu, owing to the Kural text’s non-denominational nature, almost every religious group in India, including Christianity, has claimed the work and its author as one of their own.
Why Thiruvalluvar is a Jain?
Citing the claims of eminent historians that the poet-savant was a Saivite, a Buddhist, a Jain and even a Christian, it stated that “he should have professed one of the religions in practice in his days”. In his book, Professor Shulman adverted to “a widespread scholarly view that Thiruvalluvar was a Jain”.
Who wrote thirukural?
ThiruvalluvarKural / Author
It is usually attributed to the poet Tiruvalluvar, who is thought to have lived in India in the 6th century, though some scholars assign an earlier date (1st century bc).
Why Thiruvalluvar Statue is built in Kanyakumari?
The Thiruvalluvar Statue was built in the memory of this great man and stands atop a small island rock, about 400 metres away from the coastline of Kanyakumari. The creator of this marvellous statue was Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati, who also made the Iraivan Temple.
What does Thiruvalluvar say about God?
According to Thiruvalluvar, God dwells in mind , those who unite with God living in them, will peacefully live long in this world. It is interesting to know that Thiruvalluvar curses God in one of the Kurals.
Who is thiruvalluvar wife?
Vasuki
Vasuki (wife of Valluvar)
In which language was Thirukkural written by Thiruvalluvar?
Tamil
Old Tamil
Kural/Original languages
Tirukkural, (Tamil: “Sacred Couplets”) also spelled Tirukural or Thirukkural, also called Kural, the most celebrated of the Patiren-kirkkanakku (“Eighteen Ethical Works”) in Tamil literature and a work that has had an immense influence on Tamil culture and life.