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	'''Anaya Nayanar''', also known as '''Anaya''' and '''Anayar''', is a [[Nayanars\|Nayanar]] saint, venerated in the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Shaivism\|Shaivite]] sect. Anaya is considered to be the 14th of the 63 Nayanars. His playing of the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya\|Panchakshara]]'' (five-syllable [[mantra]]) on his flute so pleased the ~~supreme~~ god, [[Shiva]], that he took Anaya away to the eternal world.<ref name="Dalal2011"/>		'''Anaya Nayanar''', also known as '''Anaya''' and '''Anayar''', is a [[Nayanars\|Nayanar]] saint, venerated in the [[Hinduism\|Hindu]] [[Shaivism\|Shaivite]] sect. Anaya is considered to be the 14th of the 63 Nayanars. His playing of the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya\|Panchakshara]]'' (five-syllable [[mantra]]) on his flute so pleased the god, [[Shiva]], that he took Anaya away to the eternal world.<ref name="Dalal2011"/>

	==Life==		==Life==
	The life of Anayar is described in the Thirutthondar Puranam (''[[Periya Puranam]])'' by [[Sekkizhar]], which is documents the Histories of the 63 Nayanmar.<ref name="Dalal2011">{{cite book\|author=Roshen Dalal\|title=Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide\|date=2011\|publisher=Penguin Books India\|isbn=978-0-14-341421-6\|pages=28, 281}}</ref> Anaya is described as a ~~Cowherd~~ (ஆயர் or [[konar (caste)\|Aayar]]). Anayar was born and lived his life in [[Thirumangalam, Tiruchi\|Tirumangalam (Thirumangalam)]], currently in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. In Anayar's times, Tirumangalam was part of the Kingdom of Mazhanadu (modern-dat [[Tiruchirappalli district]]). Tirumangalam is a place of pilgrimage, famous for its Samavedeshvarar Temple, dedicated to Supreme Lord Shiva. Aanaayar used to tend cows. He used to take the cows for grazing in the pastures outside of the town. He used to protect the cattle from disease and beasts of prey. Anayar used to smear [[Vibhuti\|Sacred Ash]] (நீறு) on His body. In the meadows, He used to play the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya\|Panchakshara]]'' (Five-Letter) [[Mantra]] of Supreme Lord Shiva on ~~His~~ flute. Music was ~~His~~ way of worshipping ~~LORD SIVA~~. A verse from ''Periya Puranam'' tells about He crafted a flute from [[bamboo]], following rules in the scriptures.<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami">{{cite book \| author = Swami Sivananda \| author-link = Swami Sivananda \| title = Sixty-three Nayanar Saints \| edition = 4 \| publisher = The Divine Life Society \| year = 1999 \| location = Sivanandanagar }}</ref>		The life of Anayar is described in the Thirutthondar Puranam (''[[Periya Puranam]])'' by [[Sekkizhar]], which is documents the Histories of the 63 Nayanmar.<ref name="Dalal2011">{{cite book\|author=Roshen Dalal\|title=Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide\|date=2011\|publisher=Penguin Books India\|isbn=978-0-14-341421-6\|pages=28, 281}}</ref> Anaya is described as a cowherd (ஆயர் or [[konar (caste)\|Aayar]]). Anayar was born and lived his life in [[Thirumangalam, Tiruchi\|Tirumangalam (Thirumangalam)]], currently in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. In Anayar's times, Tirumangalam was part of the Kingdom of Mazhanadu (modern-dat [[Tiruchirappalli district]]). Tirumangalam is a place of pilgrimage, famous for its Samavedeshvarar Temple, dedicated to Supreme Lord Shiva. Aanaayar used to tend cows. He used to take the cows for grazing in the pastures outside of the town. He used to protect the cattle from disease and beasts of prey. Anayar used to smear [[Vibhuti\|Sacred Ash]] (நீறு) on His body. In the meadows, He used to play the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya\|Panchakshara]]'' (Five-Letter) [[Mantra]] of Supreme Lord Shiva on his flute. Music was his way of worshipping Lord Shiva. A verse from ''Periya Puranam'' tells about He crafted a flute from [[bamboo]], following rules in the scriptures.<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami">{{cite book \| author = Swami Sivananda \| author-link = Swami Sivananda \| title = Sixty-three Nayanar Saints \| edition = 4 \| publisher = The Divine Life Society \| year = 1999 \| location = Sivanandanagar }}</ref>

	One day at the onset of the monsoon, Anayar started playing the Holy 5 Letter Word on His flute under the [[Cassia fistula\|Konrai]] tree, which is sacred to LORD Shiva, in a garden of blossoming konrai trees. The ''Periya Puranam'' devotes several verses to describe the natural beauty of the location. The mellifluous sounds allured all animals. The cows stopped grazing, the calves stopped drinking milk and the birds stopped chirping and listened enthralled. The peacocks danced in joy, while bulls and other wild animals bowed down in bliss. Mortal foes like the snake and the peacock, the lion and the elephant and the tiger and the deer gathered together. The wind stopped blowing, the river calmed down and the waves slowed down to listen to the Divine Music. The Sages of the forest gathered. The celestial beings like [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Deva]]s (gods), [[Kinnara]]s and [[Vidyadhara]]s descended from heaven. Ultimately, Supreme Lord Shiva appeared with HIS Consort, Goddess Uma, pleased by the melody and blessed Anayar. LORD Shiva took Anayar with HIM to His Eternal Abode [[Kailash\|Kailasa]].<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami"/>		One day at the onset of the monsoon, Anayar started playing the Holy 5 Letter Word on His flute under the [[Cassia fistula\|Konrai]] tree, which is sacred to LORD Shiva, in a garden of blossoming konrai trees. The ''Periya Puranam'' devotes several verses to describe the natural beauty of the location. The mellifluous sounds allured all animals. The cows stopped grazing, the calves stopped drinking milk and the birds stopped chirping and listened enthralled. The peacocks danced in joy, while bulls and other wild animals bowed down in bliss. Mortal foes like the snake and the peacock, the lion and the elephant and the tiger and the deer gathered together. The wind stopped blowing, the river calmed down and the waves slowed down to listen to the Divine Music. The Sages of the forest gathered. The celestial beings like [[Deva (Hinduism)\|Deva]]s (gods), [[Kinnara]]s and [[Vidyadhara]]s descended from heaven. Ultimately, Supreme Lord Shiva appeared with HIS Consort, Goddess Uma, pleased by the melody and blessed Anayar. LORD Shiva took Anayar with HIM to His Eternal Abode [[Kailash\|Kailasa]].<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami"/>

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{{Infobox Hindu leader
|name= Anaya Nayanar
|image= Anayar.jpg
|caption = Anaya Nayanar (centre), depicted playing the flute
| religion = [[Hinduism]]
|birth_date= Sometime before 8th century
|birth_place= [[Thirumangalam, Tiruchi]]
|birth_name=
|death_date=
|death_place=
|philosophy= [[Shaivism]], [[Bhakti]]
|honors= [[Nayanars|Nayanar]] saint,
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'''Anaya Nayanar''', also known as '''Anaya''' and '''Anayar''', is a [[Nayanars|Nayanar]] saint, venerated in the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] [[Shaivism|Shaivite]] sect. Anaya is considered to be the 14th of the 63 Nayanars. His playing of the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya|Panchakshara]]'' (five-syllable [[mantra]]) on his flute so pleased the supreme god, [[Shiva]], that he took Anaya away to the eternal world.<ref name="Dalal2011"/>

==Life==
The life of Anayar is described in the Thirutthondar Puranam (''[[Periya Puranam]])'' by [[Sekkizhar]], which is documents the Histories of the 63 Nayanmar.<ref name="Dalal2011">{{cite book|author=Roshen Dalal|title=Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide|date=2011|publisher=Penguin Books India|isbn=978-0-14-341421-6|pages=28, 281}}</ref> Anaya is described as a Cowherd (ஆயர் or [[konar (caste)|Aayar]]). Anayar was born and lived his life in [[Thirumangalam, Tiruchi|Tirumangalam (Thirumangalam)]], currently in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. In Anayar's times, Tirumangalam was part of the Kingdom of Mazhanadu (modern-dat [[Tiruchirappalli district]]). Tirumangalam is a place of pilgrimage, famous for its Samavedeshvarar Temple, dedicated to Supreme Lord Shiva. Aanaayar used to tend cows. He used to take the cows for grazing in the pastures outside of the town. He used to protect the cattle from disease and beasts of prey. Anayar used to smear [[Vibhuti|Sacred Ash]] (நீறு) on His body. In the meadows, He used to play the ''[[Om Namah Shivaya|Panchakshara]]'' (Five-Letter) [[Mantra]] of Supreme Lord Shiva on His flute. Music was His way of worshipping LORD SIVA. A verse from ''Periya Puranam'' tells about He crafted a flute from [[bamboo]], following rules in the scriptures.<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami">{{cite book | author = Swami Sivananda | author-link = Swami Sivananda | title = Sixty-three Nayanar Saints | edition = 4 | publisher = The Divine Life Society | year = 1999 | location = Sivanandanagar }}</ref>

One day at the onset of the monsoon, Anayar started playing the Holy 5 Letter Word on His flute under the [[Cassia fistula|Konrai]] tree, which is sacred to LORD Shiva, in a garden of blossoming konrai trees. The ''Periya Puranam'' devotes several verses to describe the natural beauty of the location. The mellifluous sounds allured all animals. The cows stopped grazing, the calves stopped drinking milk and the birds stopped chirping and listened enthralled. The peacocks danced in joy, while bulls and other wild animals bowed down in bliss. Mortal foes like the snake and the peacock, the lion and the elephant and the tiger and the deer gathered together. The wind stopped blowing, the river calmed down and the waves slowed down to listen to the Divine Music. The Sages of the forest gathered. The celestial beings like [[Deva (Hinduism)|Deva]]s (gods), [[Kinnara]]s and [[Vidyadhara]]s descended from heaven. Ultimately, Supreme Lord Shiva appeared with HIS Consort, Goddess Uma, pleased by the melody and blessed Anayar. LORD Shiva took Anayar with HIM to His Eternal Abode [[Kailash|Kailasa]].<ref name="Dalal2011"/><ref name="swami"/>

==Iconography and remembrance==
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Anaya Nayanar is depicted very similar to the iconography of Venugopala, a form of [[Krishna]], who is also described as a cowherd. Like Venugopala, he is depicted playing the ''[[venu]]'' (flute), in a relaxed posture with one leg crossed casually in front of the other. This often leads to confusion in identification of sculptures between Venugopala and Anaya Nayanar.<ref name="Dehejia1988">{{cite book|author = Vidya Dehejia|title = Slaves of the Lord: The Path of the Tamil Saints|year = 1988|publisher = Munshiram Manoharlal|isbn = 978-81-215-0044-9|pages = 148–9, 155}}</ref>

One of the most prominent Nayanars, [[Sundarar]] (8th century) mentions Anaya Nayanar (called ''Anayan of Mankai'' here) in hymn to various Nayanar saints.<ref name="Peterson2014">{{cite book|author=Indira Viswanathan Peterson|title=Poems to Siva: The Hymns of the Tamil Saints|date=2014|publisher=Princeton University Press|isbn=978-1-4008-6006-7|page=332}}</ref>

Anaya Nayanar is specially worshipped in the [[Tamil month]] of [[Kartik (month)|KArthikai]], when the moon enters the [[Hasta (nakshatra)|Hasta]] [[nakshatra]] (lunar mansion). He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in [[Tamil Nadu]]. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.<ref name="Dalal2011"/>
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==References==
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[[Category:Nayanars]]