Purushottama Nambi is one among the nine devotees who sung the divine Tiruvisaippa, the ninth Tirumurai. His compositions are a part of the eight set in the Tiruvisaippa. Purushottama is one of the names of Lord Vishnu. So, it is understood that he came from a Vaishnava family. He has referred to himself as “Masila Maraipala Odunavan Van Purudottaman” (Chanter of the flawless Vedas). He cultivated rich devotion for Lord Shiva in himself.

It is said that was well learned and highly skilled. He lived in Tillai worshiping the Cosmic Dancer in that town’s temple. There are not many details available about his life. Some say that he lived in the 11th century CE. There are two padikam-s sung by him on the Great Lord of Tillai, which are part of Tiruvisaippa.

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1. திருவிசைப்பா