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Born dumb in Tuticorin,he got the use of his tongue at the age of five at Tiruchendur by the grace of Lord Muruga.His first utterance was 'Kandar Kalivenba' an invocation in 244 lines that has come down to generations as a popular recitation among devotees. When he composed and recited 'Meenakshi Ammai Pillaithamil' - in which Meenakshi is portrayed as the divine child of the Pandiyan king of Madurai - Meenakshi, so the legend goes, appearred and seated Herself on the lap of the King with rapt attention, took a necklace of pearls from him and put it on the saint's shoulders.Name this legendary poet.

  1. Kumaraguruparar

  2. Vallalar

  3. Agathiyar

  4. Pamban Swamigal
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Kumaraguruparar, born mute in Tuticorin, gained speech at age 5 at Tiruchendur temple. His first words were 'Kandar Kalivenba' (244 lines invoking Lord Muruga). He later composed 'Meenakshi Ammai Pillaithamil' portraying Goddess Meenakshi as a child. According to legend, Meenakshi appeared and honored him with a pearl necklace during the recitation.

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