The story of saiva saints/45. KALIKKAMBA NAYANAR
45. KALIKKAMBA NAYANAR
Kalikkambar was a native of Pennakadam. He belonged to the Merchant's Caste. He was in the habit of feeding Siva's devotees daily. One day a devotee came. He was once his servant, and leaving his service he became an ardent devotee of Lord Siva. While Kalikkambar was washing the feet of the devotee, his wife who was supplying water to wash the feet found that the devotee was no other than their servant formerly, and hence she was not inclined to supply water. The Saint got wild, cut the hands of his consort, washed his feet and fed him. Coutinuing his devotion and service to the devotees, he got the blessings of the Lord.