He further said that Sundharar's grandfather, Aruran of Navalur had pledged him as his servant and had given this in writing on a palm leaf manuscript. He visited the place as an old ascetic and said that Sundarar was meant to be his servant. When Sundarar’s marriage was about to take place, Lord Shiva intervened and stopped the marriage. Alala Sundaran was born as Nambiyarurar, Kamalini as Paravai Nachiyar and Aninthithai as Sangili Nachiyar, in different locations. Knowing his desire, Lord Shiva blessed them to be born on earth. There he came across two girls - Aninthithai and Kamalini, who were attendants to Goddess Parvathi and wanted to marry them. There is a legend associated with Sundarar’s life – that he was once an attendant of Lord Shiva in Mount Kailash and he went by name Alala Sundararan. He was a contemporary of Chola King Cheraman Perumal, and Kotpuli Nayanar, both of them also figure in the 63 Nayanmars.
Sundarar also known affectionately as “Thampiran Thozhan” (Comrade of Lord Shiva) and “Vanthondan” (the argumentative follower). It is significant to note that both of his parents find a place among the 63 Nayanmars. He was born in Thirunavalur village located in erstwhile Thirumunaippadi Nadu (Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu) to Sadaya Nayanar and Isaignaniyar.
Sundaramurthy Nayanar was an eighth-century Poet-Saint and was one of the most prominent Nayanmars.
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