Sambandar, born in Sirkazhi to Shivapada Hrudayar and Bhagavathiar, is one of the four main nayanmars. He was a bala yogi who lived in the seventh century. At the ageRead More

Nami Nandi Adigal was born in Emaperur near Tiruvarur. He was a staunch devote of Lord Shiva and every day, he used to visit the Tiruvarur temple. One evening, heRead More

Tiruneelanakka Nayanar was born in Tiruchattamangai, a city near Nalloor, Nagai district. The Nayanar and his pious wife were staunch devotees of Lord Shiva. One Tiruvathirai Day (A Hindu Festival),Read More

Appudi Nayanar was born in Thingaloor near Kumbakonam and was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. For the service of Shiva Bhaktas (devotees of Lord Shiva), he had constructed manyRead More

Karaikal Ammaiyar whose original name was Punithavathiar, was born in Karaikal, Puducherry. She was married to Paramadattan, a wealthy merchant. One day, Paramadattan’s friend sent two mangoes to Punithavathiar whoRead More