Andhadhi (Tamil: அந்தாதி) is a unique kind of Tamil poetry constructed such that the last or ending word of each verse becomes the first word of the next verse. In some instances, the last word of the series of verses becomes the beginning of the very first verse, thus making the poem a true garland of verses. Andha(m) means "end" and Adhi means "beginning".[1] The Saiva saint Karaikal Ammaiyar was the first poet to compose Andhadhi.[1]
Examples of Andhadhi
- Arpudha ThiruVandhadhi by Karaikal Ammaiyar[2]
- Mudhal ThiruVandhadhi by Poigai Alvar[3]
- Irandam ThiruVandhadhi by Bhoothathalvar[4]
- Moondram ThiruVandhadhi by Peyalvar[5]
- Thiruvaimozhi by Nammalvar
- Kanninun chiru thambu by Madurakavi Alvar
- Abirami Andhadhi by Abirami Pattar[6]
- Saraswati Andhadhi by Kambar
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Selvaraj, Silambu N. (2017). "அந்தாதி LITERATURE | தமிழ் இணையக் கல்விக்கழகம் TAMIL VIRTUAL ACADEMY". www.tamilvu.org. Tamil Virtual Academy.
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