Nizhal Thangal of Agastheeswaram

This Thangal was constructed by Velandi Vathiyar of Agastheeswaram who was a friend of Sakadevan Citar, one among the five disciples of Vaikundar.

He earned his name Vathiyar because he conducted platform-school to educate poor children.

He along with other devotees, with carol songs, carries Ayya in a cradle to Agastheeswaram from Chettikudiyiruppu.

Then a structure was raised there with palm-leaves and Ukappadippu and Ucchippadippu was conducted regularly.

A man named 'Sukkirar' accepted that he will be in charge of lighting the lamp daily.