Sundaramoorthy nayanar biography for kids

Sundaramurthy Nayanar was an eighth-century Poet-Saint and was one of the most prominent Nayanmars.  He was born in Thirunavalur village located in erstwhile Thirumunaippadi Nadu (Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu) to Sadaya Nayanar and Isaignaniyar.

His childhood name was Nambiyarurar.

Sundaramoorthy nayanar biography for kids

It is significant to note that both of his parents find a place among the 63 Nayanmars.

Sundarar also known affectionately as “Thampiran Thozhan” (Comrade of Lord Shiva) and “Vanthondan” (the argumentative follower).

He was a contemporary of Chola King Cheraman Perumal, and Kotpuli Nayanar, both of them also figure in the 63 Nayanmars.

There is a legend associated with Sundarar’s life – that he was once an attendant of Lord Shiva in Mount Kailash and he went by name Alala Sundararan.

There he came across two girls - Aninthithai and Kamalini, who were attendants to Goddess Parvathi and wanted to marry them. Knowing his desire, Lord Shiva blessed t