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Kirubananda Variyar

Thiru Muruga Kirupanandha Variyar was a Saivite saint of India. Variyar Swamigal known as Deiva Thiru Muruga Kirupanantha Variyar Swamigal came to this world at the beginning of 20th century. Life of Swamigal spread over the devotional activities, Religious rites, particularly Swamigal made Saint Arunagirinathar's 'Thiruppugazh' known to the entire world. He was the honarary guest at the Murugan Temple Kumbhabhishekam Celebration. Below is a reproduction of a print material on him titled "Feast for your Thought". It is believed that the contents of the document were from one of his famous speeches. Read more about him in Wikipedia at Kirupanandha_Variyar. His official website can be accessed here.
The Greatness of His Holiness Swami Thirumuruga Kirubababda Variyar
Swami Thirumuruga Kirubababda Variyar is an intuitive genius who never attended School. He is the first and greatest upasaka of Lord Muruga in Tamilnadu. The seventy nine year old swami has written numerous devotional and religious books, which can be comprehended and relished by the common man as well as the pundit. Travelling incessantly, he is conduting upanyasam (that is explication of the Scriptures) all over India. Whereever he goes, devotees flock in millions in order to listen to his illuminating sermons. he has been guiding many prople towards a life of devotion similar to his own. He is an ardent of dharma, who maintains a meticulous integrity of word and action. He has not only contributed generously, but also helped to collect funds for the renovation of hundreds of temples in South India. This has earned him the title "DOYEN OF TEMPLE RENOVATION". He has also officiated at the Kumbabishekam of hundreds of temples including the Murugan Temple of North America. His inimitably sublime talks on religion and the scriptures have earned him the title of "PRASANNA SAMRAT". You can read in this pamphlet a few golden sayings of Swamiji which you will find a real "Feast For Your Thought".

- O.M.S.S.S. Sundaramahalingam.