Devaraja Ashtakam Krupa Samudram

Devaraja Ashtakam, in the glory of Devaraja perumal of Thirukachi (Kanchipuram) was composed by Thirukachi Nambigal. Thirukachi Nambigal, also known as Kanchi Poorna, was born in a village called Poovirunthamalli, now known as Poonthamalli. He was an ardent devotee of Kanchi Devaraja Perumal. He did the Aalavatta Kainkaryam (fanning) to the lord. He was the devotee of Swami Alavandar. Swami Ramanuja himself wanted to eat the food eaten by Thirukachi Nambigal as prasadam. These beautiful slokas depict his devotion to Kanchi Devaraja Perumal. Devaraja Perumal is also known as Varadaraja Perumal or just Deva perumal. The cover picture of this episode shows Kanchipuram Devaraja Perumal.