[1][2] Pugazh Thunai Nayanar was born in Seruviliputhur (Ceriviliputthur), presently known as Alagaputhur and located in the Thanjavur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

As per his daily priestly duties, he used to bathe (see Abhisheka) the Lingam (aniconic image of Shiva and central icon in the temple) with cool and fragrant water.

Sundarar also recalls the legend of Pugazh Thunai Nayanar in a hymn in honour of the Padikasu Nathar Temple (Arisirkaraiputtur).

[3] Pugazh Thunai Nayanar is also worshipped with his wife Lakshmi in the front mandapa of the Padikasu Nathar Temple.

[5] Pugazh Thunai Nayanar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Avani, when the moon enters the Ashlesha nakshatra (lunar mansion).