1. Murkha Nayanar, known as Moorka Nayanar, Murka Nayanar, Moorkha Nayanar, Murgga Nayanar, Moorkka Nayanar and Murkhar, is a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism.
15 Facts About Murkha Nayanar
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Murkha Nayanar is generally counted as the thirty-second in the list of 63 Nayanars.
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The life of Murkha Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar, which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars.
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Murkha Nayanar was a Vellalar, a caste of agricultural land owners.
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Murkha Nayanar is described as great devotee of the god Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism.
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Murkha Nayanar used to serve Shiva, by serving Shaivas, the devotees of Shiva.
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Murkha Nayanar used to prepare rice with ghee and various sweet and savoury delicacies and feed the devotees.
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Murkha Nayanar sold all his possessions, including his properties and his slaves.
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Murkha Nayanar finally reached Tirukkudanthai, home of numerous Shiva temples.
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Murkha Nayanar strategically lost money in the initial rounds, forcing the opponents to gamble more money in the later rounds, winning great amount of money.
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Murkha Nayanar used to stab rivals, who cheated or used deception to win or refused to pay after losing.
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Murkha Nayanar used to eat only after all the devotees had eaten.
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Murkha Nayanar lived his life, gambling and serving devotees, finally reaching Kailash - Shiva's abode, after his death.
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Murkha Nayanar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Karthikai, when the moon enters the Mula nakshatra.
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Murkha Nayanar receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars.