Kotpuli Nayanar Guru Puja 2027: August 11, Mount Vernon

A Vellala commander of the Chola army from Thirunattiyathankudi, who stored paddy for the temple offerings before leaving for war, and made his relatives swear not to touch it.

In a famine they used it for themselves. On his return he punished all who had broken the oath, and Shiva appeared and blessed him. Sundarar later took his two daughters as his own children.