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Nedu Marar was a Pandya king. He annihilated his foes in a battle at Nelveli (probably Nenmali in the Puthukkottai district.) He was at first a Jain and by the intervention and grace of Thirugnana Sambanthar, he embraced Saivism. His consort was Mangaiyarkku Arasi. By the “divine sanctifying regenerating and preserving influence” of Thirugnana Sambanthar, he emcouragedencouraged [sic] Saivism in his suzereigntysuzerainty [sic] and at last attained the Feet of Lord Siva.

Vayilar lived in Mylapore and he belonged to the Vellala Caste. He always entertained the Feet of Siva in his mind. He transmuted his mind into a golden temple. He illuminated that golden temple by the light "Gnana”. He bathed the Lord with the water "Anantha”. The oblation was love to humanity. By such acts of divinity, he attained the Feet of Lord Siva.

He was a native of Thiru Nidur and he belonged to the Vellala Caste. As he was skilled in warfare, those that were unable to contend in battle wanted his assistance. He would side that party that offered him the largest booty, war against its foes and gain victory. Hence he was called Munai Aduvar (one who contends in battle.) By the enormous wealth he earnt by such contracts, he fed the devotees of Siva and acquired infinite bliss.

Kazharchingar was a Pallava king. Once he proceeded to Thiru Arur to worship Lord Thiyagaraja. His queen smelt a flower in the flower pavilion of the temple. A Saint by name Seruththunai got wild and cut her nose. The king,