The story of saiva saints/27. THIRUNEELANAKKA NAYANAR
27. THIRUNEELANAKKA NAYANAR
In Saththa mangai there lived a Brahmin Saint Thiru Neelanakkar by name. In the temple called Ayavanthi, a spider fell on Siva Linga and the wife of Thiruneelanakkar blew air by her mouth and spit on the spot. Without understanding the purport of her action, the Saint considered it to be an offence and transgression and excommunicated her. Lord Siva came in his dream and showed him pimples in the places where she had not spit. The Saint changed his mind and took her back. Once Thirugnana Sambanthar was his guest. Thiru Neelakanta yazhppanar and his wife too came with Sambanthar. Though they were considered to belong to the depressed class, Thiru Neelanakkar made them remain in the heart of his house by the side of the pial intended for performing daily sacrifice. Finally the Saint took part in the wedding ceremonies of Thirugnana Sambanthar and attained the Feet of Siva.