In the Chozha kingdom was the fertile village of Varinychaiyur with the lotuses growing in the very ponds of honey they produced. In the tradition of farmers, to bring fame to that village, was born the devotee whose heart was filled with the honey of love for the Lord’s adorned raised Foot that was a rare sight even for the Deva-s starting with Mahavishnu. With only love for the Lord of all creatures, he would cut off the tongues of people who disparaged the devotees of Lord Nilakantha. As he used to cut the offending tongues with a weapon named shakti he was called Shaktiyar. While critical analysis helps in the development of society and religious practices, thoughtless blasphemy should be condemned. Nayanar sent a stern warning by this service to all those who denigrated the devotees of Lord Shiva. He continued the service of protecting the fame of the devotees with his valour throughout his life. He finally reached the Lord's feet, who of yore had ripped apart the skin of the fierce elephant that had tortured His devotees. Let the service of Shakti Nayanar steeped in both valour and love stay in the mind.

Guru Pooja: Aipassi / Poosam or Tula / Pushya

Har Har Mahadev

• Birth place of Saththi Nayanar
• Satthi Nayanar puranam in English Poetry
• சத்தி நாயனார் புராணம் - செய்யுள்
• சத்தி நாயனார் புராணம் உரைநடை
• शक्ति नायनार दिव्य चरित्र 

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