Broadcast Date : Monday 03rd October 2011
Time : 20h30
Channel : MBC2

Directed by A.P Nagarajan (1973) With K.B. Sundaramabal,Lakshmi,

Muthuraman Considered one among the one of the 63 Nayanmaars, Karaikkal Ammaiyar lived in 6th century. She was born as Punithavathi to a rich trader Dhaanadathan and his wife Dhanalakshmi. Even as a child she was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. When she grew up, she was wedded to Paramadathan and the couple led a happy married life, even as Punithavathi continued her steadfast devotion to the Lord and service to His devotees. Paramadathan perceived Punithavathi�s divine powers when she got a mango materialized from air one day. He was unable to look upon her as his wife since then and deserted her. Punithavathi then prayed to God to transform her physical appearance from a beautiful young woman to an emaciated hag which the Lord granted.