: According to tradition, Sambandar sang this hymn to cure the Pandyan King, Koon Pandiyan, of a severe fever that no other physicians could treat.

This hymn is historically significant for its role in the revival of Saivism in South India. According to legend, Sambandar composed and sang these verses while applying

Manthiram avathu neeru vaanavar melathu neeru Suntharam avathu neeru thuthikkap paduvathu neeru Thanthiram avathu neeru samayathil ullathu neeru Senthuvar vaayumai pangan thiru aalavayaan thiruneere

Alleviate physical ailments (as per the legend of the Pandya King).

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