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What is the practice of maḍal in Tirumangai Alvar's works?

The maḍal is a practice adopted by Tirumangai Alvar to publicly declare his love for God, graphically presented in his poems Siriya Tirumaḍal and Periya Tirumaḍal.

What does Aditi symbolize?

According to the Vedas, Aditi symbolizes Moola-prakriti, the primordial shakti behind the origin of the universe. Rigveda 1.89.10 says - Aditi is Swarga. Aditi is Antariksha. Aditi is mother, father, and son.Aditi is all Gods and all men. Aditi is what is born and yet to be born.