Vēl Pāri

Vēḷ Pari was a velir ruler who ruled Parambu nadu and surrounding regions in ancient Tamilakam during the Sangam period.

[1] Pāri is described as the master of the hill country of Parambu Nadu and held sway over 300 prosperous villages.

[4] Kabilar states in song 107 of Purananooru: Pari was noted for his generosity and is described as one of the kadai ezhu vallalgal (last seven great patrons).

He is described in Sangam literature as "mullaiku ther koduthaan Pari" (one who gave his chariot to a climber plant).

After Pāri was defeated, the place was deserted towards the end of thirteenth century A.D. and people migrated to settle down in neighboring areas what became the modern day town of Gobichettipalayam.