 Sundarar was born in Tirunavalur to Sadaiya Nayanar and Isaignaniyar during the end of the 7th century.His own name was Nambi Arurar, and he was prevented from getting married owing to the divine grace of Shiva.He later married a temple girl named Paravi Naachiyaar and a "vellala" girl, Changili Naachiyaar.