THE ANCIENT HISTORY OF MAATHAANAM

In Skantha Puranam : The Lord Murugan Lived in Skantha Malai with his disciples
and followers. The kantha Malai is situated in Bharatha Gandam. But the exact
location of Kantha malai is not identified yet by Sanskrit scholars and researchers
with linguistic evidences. Because, all of them was much confused with The
Ganges , and Himalayas ( Kailash). The Ganges and Dharpai was first mentioned in
Mahabharatha only , which was written in Sanskrit in between 3rd and 4th century.
Hence, they was much confused about the geographical nature of India. And
assumed Himalayas as Kailayam. Even though , they gave name to the present
towns , the puranic names (which were not traditionally born the same
weightage) they could not identify important places. Namely ,Naimich Aranyam,
Skantha Malai, Swarna puri of Dakshan, Sheera Maathanam , Kailayam (where
thousands of priests lived as per Puranas).etc;
Thiru Navukku Arasar (APPAR) mention kantha Maathanam in Daevaaram. The
Tamil Scholar R.P. Saethu Pillai said Kantha Maathana Malai was situated on
North side of Thiru Chendur. Tamil Scholar KA . Vellai Vaaranar also agreed that.
Now, the Kantha Maathana Malai Origin is traced out from the Puranas and
Historical evidences.
From the Puranas, There are nine worlds around Maha Meru.
1. Ila Virutha. 2.Badra Seeva, 3. Kethu Malya, 4. Ramyaga varusha, 5. Ranyaga
varusha,6.Guru, 7.Ari varsha, 8. Kimpuruda varsha, 9.Varatha Varsha. All
these nine were formed by Dhuruvan ( King).
Varsha = Lived , Tamil- Vasiththa.
Sivan= ila viruthan, badra seeva (one who dwells on mountain), Kethu
malya- kothu= small snake, Malya= adorns,garlands.
Kings names=Ramyagan, ranyagan, guru, Ari, Kimpurudar, Varathar.
2. Around Meru Malai, there are eight mountains. In that , in south there is a
mountain named Nidatham. (long, length, extend= in tamil - needu,
neelam, needal, nidatham = for a lengthy one.) On both sides of Nidatham ,
on east and west , there was sea. On south of that Needatham ,
 Aaema Koodam mountain was there. On east and west there was sea. On
south of Aaema koodam there was Kailayam (Imalayam).
On North of MeruMalai there is Neela Giri. On North of Neela Giri , Swetha
Giri,. On North of that Swetha giri there is Sirunga Giri..
By Connecting , On West of Meru Malai towards North by Neelagiri and in
South Needatha mountain Kanda Maathaanam lies by north to south.
3. In Sanskrit, Samuthra is a common word for all water sources like river,
channel, lake, water tanks, sea, where ever the water body is surrounded
by land. Like that, Giri, and Malai common word for sand dunes along sea
shore, sand dunes / raised banks lying along river bodies, the Karayan
Puttru ( white ants living place), High raised land masses. High altitude
places. Giri also means the land masses which seems high elevated because
off dense forests.
4. Nidatha malai – The Needur, Manal medu, Upto Thiru pananthaal . which
lies along the two rivers running. It was a separate Naadu ( country in
Historical times).
5. The Meru Malai May be in the drowned portion in the Portion from
Konayam pattinam to Poompuhar.
6. The Maliyavaan Malai may be in the drowned portion between Srilanka
and Thayakkam paadi ( Tharangam Padi) .( Maha Vamsam tells , More than
81 villages were drowned under the sea in Vijaya Period 200 B.C.).
7. The Research of Sadasiva Pandaraththaar.; Thiru Puram piyam thala
Varalaaru- Sadasiva Pandaraththaar:
After the sea drowned the land mass once in 200 BC, the remaining Portion
In Maruvur Pakkam Is only Neytha Vaasal. The portion of the Land between
Neytha Vaasal and Poom pukar ,a seven mile stone radius including the sea
swallowed portion was called as KARAYA PAAR by the Bharathavars. In the
middle of the sea in that area there was destroyed structures of Temples
and the Buildings basement structures are seen . When the Men belonged
to the area fished out a Bronze Idol of Meenatchi Sundarar, a stone statue
of AZHAGAMMAI which were placed now at Annapan Pettai -Kalikamur
Temple ( Konaiyam Pattinam). A Kandan – Murugan statue with Bow and
arrows also fished out and kept at Saya Vanam temple.
 8. The Roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder, has even mentioned in one of his
texts that if the south-west monsoon happens to be blowing, it is possible
to arrive at the nearest market in India, Muziris (an ancient seaport on the
Malabar Coast). “ “The Tamil Sangam kingdoms were mentioned as
Damirica (Greek for Tamilakam) and the first ports of call were given as
Naura (Kannur) and Tyndis (Kadalundi in Kozhikode) before moving onto
the port of Muziris.”
9. As per Ptolemy the ARVERNOI WAS RULED by BAZHAR NAGAS who were
called as OLI NAGAS in Tamilnadu. In Rajendra cholas period (1040AD)
The Oli Nagan Madaiyan, AZHAGIYA CHOLA AMAR NATTU MOOVENTHA
VELLALAN, CHANDRA SEKARAN, NARAYANAN, WAS COMMANDERS IN
HIS TROOP. The ancient Oli Nagas in 200 B.C. to 100 A.D. were ruled the
Thondai mandalam (ATVERNOI) the old Katchi near Kanchi river was their
capital, Sobat bana ( EYIL Pattinam ) was their port town, Malenga
( Mullai kayal -present Mullai vassal at the mouth of River UPPANAAR,
Padegae ( present Vallam Padugai near new Kollidam), Kandi Pattinam
( Kantha maathanam- present Maathanam town, Siyali- a market town).
Karamara ( Present Sirkazhi- ancient KAZHUMALAM) an emporium. Old
Poompukar ( immered in an Tsunami), Nagai Pattinam. Karaya Paar-
neytha Vaasal.
Referring :Tamilnadu before 1800 Years- K. Appadurai, V.Kanaga sabhai.
In 13th centuary B.C. the capital Nagas were ruled the landscape near Gangai.-
Mahabharatha. ( To clarify : the Ganges was first spelt in Indian history only in
Mahabharatham which was written in Sanskrit in 500 A.D. Like wise, The
DHARPAI grass was also first found in Mahabharatha only, before that there
was no DHARPAI or Ganges.)
In 6th Centuary B.C. the Naga lineage was ruled Magatha empire. Ajatha Sathru
was belonged to this Naga lineage.
In 6th centuary B.C. the west side of ancient Ceylon was ruled by the Naga Kings.
And called Naganth theevu (Naga Island). Nagar capital was Kalyani. The
king`sdaughter who ruled Kalyani , Marugi Ganavaththa Maanoo , was married
to a Naga king who ruled the Kandha Maathanam ( a sand dunes made
mountain) .Kantha maathanam is near Rameswaram > ( Sri Langas Old Texts)
In Nagas There are branches such as OVIAR, EYINAR, ARUVAALAR,
BHARATHAVAR.
NAGAI KIZHAVAN NAAGAN SERVED AS MINISTER UNDER PANDIAS.
PITTAN KONDRAN ( A NAGA WARRIOR) RULED KUTHIRAI MUKKU
( PRESENT KUTHIRAI MUK AT KARNATAKA,MAHARASTRA) AND SERVED UNDER
THE CHERA KING..
ARUVAALAR LINEAGE OVIAR RULED EYIL PATTINAM, KING OF MAA
ILANGAI. ( TO CLARIFY: THE EYIL WAS DROWNED UNDER SEA, THE
WALL WAS FOUND IN 2005 BY A DIVER NEAR MAHABALIPURA. WHEN
THE DROWNED WALL UNDER THE SEA WAS RESEARCHED ONE END
STRETCHES TO ARICKAMEDU AND THE OTHER NEAR TO PUDUCHERI
BORDER, A CHANNEL WAS ALSO FOUND.
"Circumnavigation of the Red Sea" (Periplus Maris Erythraei), the author of
which is believed to be Arrianus (about A.n. 95-175). It contains a considerable
amount of information on the Indian textile arts, mentions Ariaca and Barygaza
on the west coast as the most important export centres and Masulipatan and
Palarimunda on the east coast as the principal centres of manufacture. Arrianus
also states that the finest muslins came from the district of the Ganges delta, and
that they were described by the Greeks as "Gangetiki".
Sesamum Indium given to it. The word sesame is of oriental origin according to
the Oxford Dictionary. The sesame plant was regularly being cultivated in India
since ancient times according to the Periplus.The author of the Periplus has
said, Beyond the Gulf of Baraca is that of Barygaza) and the coast of the country
of Ariaca, which is the beginning of the Kingdom of Tambanus and of all
India".... "It is a fertile country, yielding wheat and rice and sesame oil and
clarified butter, cotton and the Indian cloths.
Referring : ThiruPurampiyam Varalaru : Sadasiva Pandaraththar:
The King Imaya Varamban Prayed here for Child. (thiru Purampiyam). The
king Of Vindya Prayed here.
As per SILAPPATHIGARAM – on the south of Saya vanam Sampapathi Temple
is found even Now. Next to Sayavanam there is VELLAIYAN IRUPPU –
The BALA DEVAN temple.
Vellai Nagar is the name given to BALA DEVAN.
Referring : The Tamilnadu before 1800 years.V.Kanaga sabai. K.Abbadurai.

Mr.Hugh weevil, Ceylon civil services-“Thabrobanian” magazine editor- Thabrobanian – Ceylons old
name. Thabrobanian= Thamira Bharani.

In old tamil texts the present Tamilnadu was divided into thirteen land scapes/ .

Pandi, Then Pandi, Kuttam, Kudam, Karga, Ven, Boozhi, Pandri, Aruva, Aruva-northhead-,Seetham,
Maladu, PUNNADU.

Pandya was called as Panchavan and Kourian.

Baiya Naadu (Naadu- landscape/mandalam/part) contains the present QUILANDI and other 9 parts,
Polanadu (KOZLIKODE), Kutta naadu PONNANI TALUK + 24 Parts--- ( Malabar Manual).

Boozhi or “sand dunes spreaded” – present Agala Puzha river bed to PONNANI river mouth to sea
.Gudam -from Ponnani river west side to Arenkulam PERIYAAR south end seashore .

Kuttam- the land of Kayals- The land of PUNALs – Land of River streams. Kottayam and Quilon. Vaen-
south of Kuttam upto Cape Comarin. Karka – East of Kuttam the land covered by Rocks. The capital of
This is VANCHI or Karur situated on the banks of PERIYAAR. ( BIG RIVER) . ( at present there is a small
village in the name of Thiru Karur. 28 kms on North east of COCHIN.

SWELL`s List of Antiquities:

Musillis (MUSIRI) situated on the banks of Periyaar where it merges with sea. A Port from ancient
times. Thondi - situated on the banks of Makkali or a salt river which bears the name Agala Puzha.

PTOLEMY:

Tondis, bramakara, kalaikariyas, muzris, Seudostamos river mouth, Potoberura, Semnae, Koriyura,
Pakkarai, Parees.

In between Seudotasmos and Parees – Pasege,Masthanoor, Koorellur, Punnada, Aloe,Cheroebothrasin

capital Karur, Arembur, Pideris, Pandipolis, Aderima- Koriyur, inside town Ayoy Morunda were there.

Punnada _- Poonchutru which is near Meenatchal. Here some kings heris who abandoned their
country is living.

ALOE- ALUVAI –( NEAR ANGAMAALI AND ATHANA KOTTAI .FROM COCHIN 20 KMs.)

VIDERIS, PITHARA, ADARIMA- KOTTANARA WERE EXPORTED milagu-CUMIN .

In 200 B.C. Some earlier TSunamis, and high flood and cyclones, land slides
mentioned in BUDDHA yearly manuals.- Ceylon.

Kariyayin country- Kareoi, Kolkhic gulf, Chohi koorai, Sosi koorai,

Kolkhoi is an emporium.at the mouth of River Solen. Insid towns- Mentala, Selur,
Thittanoe, Mandithur. Arkarine is a merchant town.

ARUVERNORI (Ar var noy) : Podukae is an emporium. Maelongi, the TUNA

(in greek tuz=salt) river mouth, KOTHIS, merchant town Manarva / Manaliyarva.
The Inside towns Kerokae, Polur, Bigendha, Iyathur, SKo Poluruva, Igartha,
Bazar NAGAS capital town Malenga, Kandi Pattinam,. Maisolia watered by the
river Maisolos. Island of Mani giris, Island of Kory in the ARCHALIC Gulf. Of
Kareoi.

The ocean between Ceylon and Pandyan coast called as ARKALI. In this coast
the major town is Saliyur. Thainur = Thenur on the banks of Vaigai Capital town.
There was no mention of River Kollidam.

{To Clarrify :- In Ptolemy `s word , Bazar NAGAS ruled the land above Chola
land. The land which covered north side OF PUNAL NAADU ( Tanjore district) is
called Aruva Naadu, + Aruva North. Both this parts called as MA Ilangai. This
Shown as south side of Pennaiyar in YULE`s World Map. Macchirindi assumes
with Yule Krisna pattinam and Cunning Kham assumes Gothavari river side Ealur
as Mailangai. The Mailangai country`s capital is Katchi.

Maisolos= may be the kollidam river, the ancient name may be Maha nathi/.

Podukae= emporium at the mouth of Tuna river . Uppanaar ( salt river )

A small town is near by present Puthur and Kollidam is known as

Vallam Padukai. May be the earliar name is Padukai. In ancient times the Vallam-
boats where parked in the banks for renovation. The nearby town SIYALI was one
of the market town in historical times ( Tanjore Gajettiar), where the cane ,
manufactured goods of cane exported via Mullai Vayil ( Tanjore Gajettier 1905
Thiru mullai vassal was a Port and collected a revenue of Rs.5000000 per annum-
main exported varieties cane, rice ) (old name MULLAI KAYAL). In a huge flood ,
the Tsunani the ancient Mullai Kayal ( May be Malenga) was drown into the sea.
An old temple is under the sea near KODAYAAM Pattinam was seen by the
Fisherman.

Kotis = may be KADA KARAI, KARAIMEDU, WHERE NOW FISH PORTS.

Manarvoe / Manaliyarvoe = May be the Manalikudi near by Karaimedu.

Kandi Pattinam- Kandha Mathaanam , present day Maathanam is an ancient

town and the Siva Temple was used as a Bound ( a place to take care of cattles
which used for transport goods to Mullai Vasal) for elephants, horses, bulls. Till
independence. The nearby Kannukku iniya nayanaar temple was worstly
affected in French and Portugheese wars. Devikotta, where , the war between
Brirish and French held . it is situated in the banks of Uppanaar. The temple
had a fort of hexagon shape and a tunnel way by which VILVANAICKER , the
king of the land escaped while Clive as an Leuitinent attacked with the help of
Cuddalore British Army general.

Fig :East India Company 1759

The Mavilangai country- Aruva+aruva vadathalai landscape was ruled by Bazhar

Nagas. Which covers the present sea shore from Chennai to Nagapattinam. The
river mouths of North Pennaiyar, South Pennaiyar, Kedilam, and (present
kollidam), Uppanaar, vennar, Harichanthiran River, and branches of Cauvery.
Bazhar nagas mentioned in Ptolemy and Periplus, were known as OLI NAGAS in
Tamil , and ruled the country. They were ancient THIRAIYARS who were sea
farers and travelled alnong the world. The Bharathavas of (Tinnaveli, Thoothu kudi
who done the Pearl fishing from ancient times) Uvari, Kolkhai, which situated in
Kariyai (Pandias) country were related to this Thiraiyars. The Nagas ancient
people of Nagapattinam who were ruled the sea coasts and dominated the ports,
were traded with middle east, and other sea ports in the ancient world.

Referring:The Lost Tamil History- S. Soundara Pandianaar.

1) The Skanda Puranam Which was Published in Print By Dr. A.M.Tagore

(Translated in English) contains 14 sections. A manuscript in Palmyrah
leaves was found in Nepal Durpar library belongs to 700 A.D.
2) Naeimisa aranyam : Naeimi = bamboo, Aranyam= forest. It is assumed by
Scholars it was at 45 miles by northwest from Lucknow near NIM SAAR.
3) The Sanskrit books declares it was at the banks of GOMATHI river.
4) Thakkan ( Dakshan= father of Dakshayini) did one yagam. Agathiar,
Vasittar, Vyasar came to attend that. (Kaethaaram-25-27). Yagam took place
on Kanakhala. Dhashayini-Sathee heard that Thakkan was doing a Yagam.
At that time she was playing at Kantha Maathana Malai.
(Kaethaaram-2.37,38.). As Sathee nurtured Lord Siva to allow her to attend
the yagam ( function), Siva permitted her, Go. Ride over this Nandi. Take
the Force to guard also. (Kaethaaram -2.65). Indra Senan ( IndraThuiman)
Ruled “PRATHITTANAAM”. This is the Kanakhala. The period of
Thakkan and Indrathuiman may be at some intervals. (KANAKHA LA- the
town of gold- swarna puri- SEM PONN IRUPPU= Veerataeswarar temple
where Thakkan was punished by Veera Bathirar).
5) When Veera Badran destroyed the Thakkan`s Yagam BERI,
MIRUTHANGAM, MURAJA (MURASU) was played. (These three
musical instruments are Tamil). (Kaethaaram-5-102). In Avanthi Country
Nandhi ( who is a Pani-Vysiar-merchant) done Panchamirtha abishegam
(anointment) for Sivalingam regularly was blessed by Siva and made one
of his SIVA GANAM.( Kaethaaram- 5-114) Panchamirtham= a Mixture of
fruits, banana, dates with spices, A Traditional Tamil product.
6) After Sathee died in the yagam , Siva climbed down from kailayam and
begged at streets . Thaarugaa Vanam .( Kaethaaram -6.12,13,14.). (Vyasar
also begged at Kasi ONCE). ( THARUGA VANAM- THIRU
VAZHUVUR- GAJA SAMHARAESWARAR- Siva killed all the animals
which was sent by tharuga vana munivargal).
7) PALI- told Mohini, “You yourself distribute this Amirtham.” Mohini
Replied , “Tomorrow, For YOU PAARANAI.”(Kaethaaram.12.31)
PAARANAI= a special treat, dinner. A tamil word.in kerala There is a dish
named Paaranai.
8) For The Bridegroom, Siva, Munivar tied (Thayaththu) on shoulders and holy
rope on forehands,Before Siva leaving For Imavaan`s Home(Parvathi`s
father). (Kaethaaram 23-57).
9) By leading KANDAN as WAR HEAD, MUSU KUNDAN and others went
to kill THARA GAN. {( MUSU KUNDAN= musu= monkey, Kundan =
heavy man= King of THIRU ARUR). Musukundan once helped Indran in
the war against asuras, and Indran presented seven Maragatha lingam(
emerald lingams). He established at Thiru Arur, Thiru Vaaimur, Thiru kara
ayil, Thiruvottriyur, Thiru Nallar, Thiru vaavadu thurai, Thiru kuvalai.-
(Saptha Vidanga Thalangal. Saptha =seven, Dangam=chisel, Vidangam=not
chiseled, not made by man)}.Tharagan`s army and Kandan`s army faced
against each other between Gangai and Yamuna. The following
mountains were supported “Kandan” in the war: Himalaya, Meru, Swetha
koodam, Thanthuram, Malayam, Mahana Chalam, My Naagam, Mana
Kothram, Kai layam, Mantharam, Malyavaan, Udaya giri, Mahendram,
Attagiri. (kaethaaram.30.32-35).
10) “This “Kumara Vijayam” (the old tamil text) named text, is very
admirable.”- ( Kaethaaram-30:50). Siva and Parvathi played DICEs.
( THAAYAM).Siva lost the game to Parvathi. (Kaethaaram-32).
 Figures showing Playing with
Dices ( Thaayam), From
Mayan civilization -Toronto
museum, Pattoli, KERALA-
Pattoli, and Tamilnadu,
Patcholi.

11) Siva got angry and burnt Manmathan. Rathi prayed Siva to give life to
his husband Manmathan.(Kaethaaram-22-87.).{Thiru Kurukkai -Siva burnt
Manmathan here.Veeratta Thalam.Rathi prayed at Kuththalam, Manmatha
eswarar temple.)
12) Usee Naran`s son Sibi. This stanza praises Sibi`s Mercy.
(Kowmaarigaa.2-72.){ Maha Manu>Usee Dharan>Sibi>Kaegayan. Lineage.
Kaegayan ruled Pukar ( Silappathigaram).

Referring:Sri Skantha Puraana-SaengaliPuram, S.Anantharama Theekshithar.

1) Aasura Gandam, Section 7;47 – This Soora Padman , induced by Sukratchiar

built a town with Dwasta -the Devar`s Carpenter in the middle of
“Salt Samudra”. { in sanskrit Samudra is a common word to water bodies.
As sea itself is salt , there is no explanation needed for ‘salt sea’. Uppannaru
– salt river is running across the Nagai district and crosses Sirkali, Seeyali,
Maathanam, Devikottai, and merges with sea at Thirumullai Vaasal.
“KARAYAPAAR”- Konayam Pattinam.}
2) Section 8. 19- 24.- Sura Panman christened the newly built city as
“Mahendra Puri”.At that time he established another eight towns around
Mahendra Puri , - Hema Puri, Neela Puri, Swetha Puri, Vaama Puri, Padma
Puri; and at the north of samudra he formed Assura Puri, on the south of
Maeru giri , within Jamboodweep near Hemaguda mountain, a big town
Maaya Puri.
3) Section 10; 33-34. – O! Soukanathi Munivas, while Indra was praying Siva
at alltimes at the Sirkali town near Chidamparam, He heard that
 Surapanmans army is tracing him. He with his wife Indra Rani, hided
himself in the Bamboo Forest.
4) Section 13:35-38.-- ….The Aja Muki, with her friend Dur Muki came to the
Sirkali town and in the dense mangrove she found Indi rani.
5) Section 13:60-61.---- The heavy weighted Maha Kaalar Caught Ajamuki`s
hand and took the knife , Cut Her hand.{ the Ayyanaar temple is near by
(1 km) Sirkazhi Periya temple where Indra Rani dwelled. Kai Vizhunthan
Cherri is near by village where Ajamukis hand was cut and thrown by
Mahakaalar.( 300 meters from Ayyanaar temple).
6) Section 15: 36.-- Banu Goban ( Son of Sura panman) beat the Irawatham
elephant ( whose Ivory horns were broken). That elephant fell unconscious.
7) Section 15:49,50.—The Irawatham woke up and walked to Thiru Ven Gadu
(swetha Vanam) worshipped Siva. Irawatham got his Ivory horns and
reached Meru where Indran resided.
8) Veera mahendra gandam; Section 1;13,14, 19,---- At a sudden Veerabahoo
climbed above Kantha Maathanam and seen the Mahendra Pattinam. When
he sprang up with anger and jumped off, the Maathanam mountain went
down and he jumped up to cross the ‘salt sea’, the mountain Kantha
Mathaanam again lifted up.
9) Section 1: 26.- When he reached the Ilanga which was ruled by Yali
Muhan, Yali Muhan`s army chief Veera Singan asked veera bahoo, Who are
you”. Then he reached the Veera mahendra Pattinam by crossing the
channel.
10) Section 5: 54,55.- After killing asuras by the mountains (malai-
sailam-giri) Veera bahu jumped off Kantha Maathana malai and salt sea
reached Thiru Chendur where Kandan was.
11) Section28: 54:55;---(after killing Singa mugan,the Vajrayudam)
returned to Gugan,after dipping in Ganga and taking holy bath.
12) Section 34. 11;-Kandan looked at Indran`s face, Indran took a form of
pea cock. ; 13: Shanmugar climbed up the pea cock and chased Suran who is
in the form of Chakra Vaka bird ( one type of Eagle).
13) Siva ragsya deva Gandam; Section 1. 8—Kandan ordered the sea to
swallow the veera mahendra pattinam.
14) Section 1: 15 then Kandan started to Thiruparangundram.
Veeramahendra Pattinam : Mayendra puri ( Eama koodam),

Thiru Myladi: the place where Indran took the form of Peacock and Lord
Muruga climbed up to kill Sura padman.

Sikkal: Lord Muruga got VAEL from Ammai. To kill Sura padman.
Thayakkam padi : Lord Muruga went a stage of confusion where Tharugasuran
in the fish form vanished at a sudden.

Thiru Vidai Kazhi: near Thillaiyadi, Thiru Kadaiyur. Where Lord Muruga
prayed Siva to get weapons (at the Thiru Kura tree).

Thiru Seygna Nallur: where Lord Muruga prayed Siva and Paarvathi.

Hence, all the places noted, related to Kanda Puranam, are existing around
Sirkali and Nagappatinam district itself. The Earliest place human races
developed and civilized in South only. The sea shores from Eyil pattinam to
Kolkhai was under the powers of Thirayars, Bharathavars.from ancient times.
From Periplus, Ptolemy notes we could identify the Kandi Pattinam is Kanda
Maathanam, . From the Ceylon Old texts, ( Ceylon antiquity), the Kantha
Maathana malai is mentioned and the ruler of the Kanda Maathana Malai
married the daughter of Ilanga king. Appar was resided in Appar Thiru Coil ,
Patchai Mathanam, Patchai perumaal pudur for more than six months. He
mentioned in his Devaaram also. The Maathanam Village is in the same name
in British survey records from early times. The Devi Kottai war between
Portugheese, and French, British from 17th century to 18th century to capture
the Mullai vaasal port where cane products and rice imported to other countries.

The Seeyali, town was destroyed in the war and last its fame. The Swamiyam,
Thaikkal , kollidam regions once ruled by Pallavas also lost in wars with
Cholas. The ancient temples with ancient history to be revealed.