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Rh Himself. He then requested him to say his Thirukkovaiyar and after writing it down, subscribed his name, placed them at Ponnambalam (the Golden Hall) and disappeared.

Manikkavachakar attained beatitude on the Makha day in the month of Ani.

of the Tiruvachakams, Sivapuranam, Tiruchchathakam and a few others were sung at Tirupperunthurai; Neeththal Vinnappam at Uttarakosa Mangai; Tiruvembavai and Tirupalliezhuchchi at Tiruvannamalai and a host of others at Chithambaram.

Whether he was prior to the Thevaram Trio or posterior to them is immaterial to Siva Bhakthas. His Tiruvachakam and Kovai are gems of sacred Literature and they embody doctrines of Saiva faith as found in the Vedic lore.