Seruthunai Nayanar was born in Thanjavur, Marukal Nadu which was then part of the Pallava kingdom ruled by Kazharsinga.

[3] Once, the reigning king Kazharsinga and his queen consort arrived to pay respects to Shiva.

She arrived in the temple hall (mandapa) where various flowers were gathered to use as floral offerings to Shiva as well as create garlands for him.

The infuriated Kazharsinga rushed to her and asked who had dared to assault his queen and challenge his authority.

Kazharsinga deemed the punishment inadequate and chopped off the hand of the queen, by which she had lifted the flower.

[4] Seruthunai Nayanar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Avani, when the moon enters the Pushya nakshatra (lunar mansion).