One of the most prominent Nayanars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Munaiyaduvar in the Tiruthonda Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints, which praises him as Prince Manaiyatuvan who wields a spear in war.

Munaiyaduvar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Pushya nakshatra (lunar mansion).
He is depicted with a crown, folded hands (see Anjali mudra) and a mace in crook of the arm.
He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars.
Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu.
Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.

Munaiyaduvar is especially associated with Somanathaswami temple - dedicated to Shiva - in his home-town Needur.
Shiva is said to have appeared before him here.
Munaiyaduvar also used his wealth for the upkeep and renovation of the temple.
A shrine is dedicated to him in the temple.
The temple also has a festival icon of Nayanar, which is taken in procession on the Panguni Pushya day.
One of the most prominent Nayanars, Sundarar (8th century) venerates Munaiyaduvar in the Tiruthonda Thogai, a hymn to Nayanar saints, which praises him as Prince Manaiyatuvan who wields a spear in war.
Munaiyaduvar is worshipped in the Tamil month of Panguni, when the moon enters the Pushya nakshatra (lunar mansion). He is depicted with a crown, folded hands (see Anjali mudra) and a mace in crook of the arm. He receives collective worship as part of the 63 Nayanars. Their icons and brief accounts of his deeds are found in many Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu. Their images are taken out in procession in festivals.
Munaiyaduvar is especially associated with Somanathaswami temple - dedicated to Shiva - in his home-town Needur. Shiva is said to have appeared before him here. Munaiyaduvar also used his wealth for the upkeep and renovation of the temple. A shrine is dedicated to him in the temple. The temple also has a festival icon of Nayanar, which is taken in procession on the Panguni Pushya day.
Munaiyaduvar