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About The Book: The Holy Lives of the Azhvars, or the Dravida Saints by Alkondavilli Govindacharya provides an in-depth exploration of the lives and teachings of the Azhvars, a group of Tamil saints deeply devoted to Lord Vishnu. These saints, active between the 6th and 9th centuries, are considered pivotal figures in the Bhakti movement. Govindacharya highlights their spiritual contributions, which include hymns, poems, and devotional practices that emphasized love and surrender to God. The book emphasizes their influence on Tamil culture, religious thought, and the development of Vaishnavism, showcasing their lasting impact on the spiritual landscape of South India. About The Author: Alkondaville Govindacharya was a scholar, writer, and historian of Hindu philosophy, renowned for his works on the Visishtadvaita Vedanta tradition. Best known for his biography The Life of Ramanujacharya, he explored the life and teachings of Ramanujacharya, emphasizing bhakti and qualified non-dualism. Born to "Angrezi" Srinivasa Iyengar in Tiruchirapalli, Govindacharya traced his lineage to Vaduga Nambi, a disciple of Ramanuja. A medalist in engineering (1878), he served as an Executive Engineer in Mysore's PWD, overseeing projects like the Nanjangud Kapila Bridge. The Title 'The Holy Lives of the Azhvars, or the Dravida Saints written/authored/edited by Alkondavilli Govindacharya', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370143517 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 322 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion-Dravidain. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.