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Kalikkambar was a native of Pennakadam. He belonged to the Merchant's Caste. He was in the habit of feeding Siva's devotees daily. One day a devotee came. He was once his servant, and leaving his service he became an ardent devotee of Lord Siva. While Kalikkambar was washing the feet of the devotee, his wife who was supplying water to wash the feet found that the devotee was no other than their servant formerly, and hence she was not inclined to supply water. The Saint got wild, cut the hands of his consort, washed his feet and fed him. Coutinuingcontinuing [sic] his devotion and service to the devotees, he got the blessings of the Lord.

In Thiruvotriyur there lived a Saint in a caste called Sakkarappadiyar (owning oil-press). His name was Kaliyanar. He used to conduct the service of lighting lamps throughout the temple. Alas! he became poor. He engaged himself as a worker in oilpress, got wages and continued his services in the temple. After somusome [sic] time, he could not get employment in the oil-press. Hence he wanted to sell his wife. None came forward to purchase her. The hour to light the lamps came. He determined to use his blood in the place of oil to light the lamps and he was about to cut his throat. Hurrah! The Lord held his hands from cutting his throat and blessed him with salvation.

In Virinjiyur there lived a Saint by name Sakthiyar. He used to worship the feet of Lord's devotees and chant the Panchakshara incessently. If he heard any one talk with reproach the Lord's devotees he would at once cut their tongue with his knife. By doing this ferocious act, he attained beatitude.