The Story of Munaiyaduvar Nayanar

In the Chozha kingdom, in the town of Tirunidur, lived a farmer named Munaiyaduvar. He was a courageous and skilled fighter with an unwavering devotion to Shiva. His valor was so well-known that many chieftains and princes would seek his help in their battles, offering him great wealth in return.

Munaiyaduvar accepted these offers, not out of a desire for riches, but as a means to serve a greater purpose. He would fight for those he deemed worthy, always returning victorious. All the wealth he earned from these battles was immediately put to use in the service of Shiva's devotees. He would organize grand feasts, using the gold and silver he won to provide an abundance of food for those who came to his home.

His home was a place where devotees were treated with the utmost love and respect. Munaiyaduvar saw his victories as blessings from Shiva, and he used every bit of the resulting wealth to honor the Lord by honoring his followers. This selfless service continued throughout his life, and he found true joy in his devotion. At the end of his life, he was granted a place in Shiva's eternal abode.