THAYUMANAVAR SAINT

A noted saint the associated with the temple is Thayumanavar. He was the son of an Accountant serving under king Vijaya Raghunatha Chokkalinga Nayakkar. Though he followed his father’s profession, from his early years he was bent on spirituality. One day he saw Saint Mauna guru and felt a thrill in his heart. He fell at his feet and was accepted as a disciple and at once he began to sing a devotional song. He had composed 1456 songs in all, noted for devotion and spirituality and guidance to the world.