 At the end, only Iruvadandari ascended the pan and was made a "pramatha", an attendant of Shiva.One of the most prominent Nayanars, Appar (Tirunavukkarasar, 7th century) dedicates a hymn to Amaraneedi Nayanar, recalling his tale while praising the temple of Nallur.Another famed Nayanar, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Amaraneedi Nayanar in the "Tiruthonda Thogai", a hymn to Nayanar saints.