Amarneedhi Nayanar

Amarneedhi Nayanar was a successful businessman and a clothing merchant by profession in the Chola kingdom. He was also an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. He generously used his wealth to serve the devotees of Lord Shiva by building an ashram and offering devotees a place to rest, offering food, refreshments and clothing. His fame spread due to his good deeds and generosity. As it often happens, his benevolence also led to a subtle sense of pride and ego. How did the Lord intervene and reveal his beloved devotee to the world? Listen to this podcast to find out. In this podcast, we will talk about the following topics: 1. Amarneedhi Nayanar's birthplace and life of devotion & service 2. Lord Shiva's test of devotion to Amarneedhi Nayanar 3. Thirunallur Panchavarneswarar Temple where Amarneedhi Nayanar attained salvation.