1. Seruthunai Nayanar, known as Seruthunai, Seruthunaiyar and Seruttunai Nayanar, was a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism.
15 Facts About Seruthunai Nayanar
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Seruthunai Nayanar is generally counted as the 55th in the list of 63 Nayanars.
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The life of Seruthunai Nayanar is described in the Periya Puranam by Sekkizhar, which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars.
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Seruthunai Nayanar was born in Thanjavur, Marukal Nadu which was then part of the Pallava kingdom ruled by Kazharsinga.
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Seruthunai Nayanar was a Vellalar, a caste of agricultural land owners.
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Seruthunai Nayanar was a devout devotee of Shiva, the patron god of Shaivism.
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Seruthunai Nayanar journeyed to Thiruvarur and worshipped at the shrine of Araneri, dedicated to Shiva.
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Seruthunai Nayanar volunteered to perform various services in the temple.
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Seruthunai Nayanar arrived in the temple hall where various flowers were gathered to use as floral offerings to Shiva as well as create garlands for him.
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Seruthunai Nayanar was enraged by the conduct of the Pallava queen.
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Seruthunai Nayanar caught her nose and punished her by severing it.
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Seruthunai Nayanar took responsibility and explained the rationale of his actions.
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Seruthunai Nayanar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Avani, when the moon enters the Pushya nakshatra.
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Seruthunai Nayanar is depicted with folded hands.
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Seruthunai Nayanar receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars.