Thereby the Nair family of Vengayil received the title of Nayanar.
Nayanar | E. K. Nayanar |
Pleased by the Nayanar's deep devotion, Shiva appeared before him and released him from the cycle of rebirth.
Kari Nayanar was born in a vedic Brahmin family in Thirukkadaiyur, a coastal town located - 15 km north of Karaikal - on the east coast of Tamil Nadu, where there are Amritaghateswarar - Abirami Temple and the ancient Thirukkadaiyur Mayanam temple.
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Tamil month Masi – Puradam Poorvashada, Purvashada, star is widely celebrated as Guru Puja Day of Kari Nayanar.