Lord Sri Muneeswarara maybe quite unknown to many but he is powerful God and has an interesting origin.Long before our time, in ancient India, lived King Thakshar . One fine day  , he decided to perform a special pooja called the Achvametha Yagam. Unfortunately, he did not invite Lord Siva to the Yagam. Brahma, Vishnu ,Indra ,  Thevars and Maha Rishis strongly requested that Lord Siva be invited bu King Thakshar was indeed stubborn. He flatly refused. He continued to conduct the Yagam without giving Lord Siva his share of the Avir. Lord Siva’s anger was apparent. King Thakshar was cursed by Nandithevar, who sits at the base of Lord Siva’s idol , and Sivaninthai resulted. The Yagam did not end. 

Lord Siva’s anger exploded. Frightful Veera Pathirar, Lord Siva’s guard , appeared angrily from the Yagam. And from Lord Siva’s f ace came SRI MUNEESWARA, who took seven incarnations – SIVAMUNI, MAHAMUNI, THAVAMUNI, NAATHAMUNI, JADAMUNI, THARAMAMUNI AND VAAZHAMUNI. This he did to protect the souls.

 As He appeared from Lord Siva’s face, He assumed SIVAMUNI.

 Possessing immeasurable divine power He became MAHAMUNI.

 THAVAMUNI removed all obstacles in the path of the  Thevars and Rishis during their Yagam.

 NAATHAMUNI offered blessings to the Devagananga and Poothaganga.

 JADAMUNI grew the trees and possessed the Ruthrakshamala Katgar and the book.

 THARMAMUNI protected the good and destroyed evil.

 VAAZHAMUNI is praised by the Kabalis who live in the jungle.

 In so assuming the different incarnations, Lord Sri Muneeswara has showered His blessings on his devotees.Sivasakthi is Knowledge . In praying to Lord Muneeswarar, devotees may achieve bliss and good health in life.