 The life of Pugazh Thunai Nayanar is described in the "Periya Puranam" by Sekkizhar (12th century), which is a hagiography of the 63 Nayanars.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.He belonged to Adi Shaiva sub-sect of Shaivism and belonged to the Brahmin (priest) caste.