Rajashekara, the King Pandalam was hunting in the forest of Pumpa during that time. While he was resting at night, heard the cry of a little boy nearby. The king and the Queen were worshipping the Lord for sometime for a baby. The king immediately ran to the banks of river Pampa where he found the new-born baby with a golden bell around his neck. The King believed that the child was sent by the Lord. He took the baby to his palace. The queen was jubilant and welcomed the unexpected gift from the Lord. Since the baby was wearing a golden bell around his neck they decided to call him "Manikandan".

The divine boy was brought up in a fine manner. He was provided with complete line of physical and mental education. In a short period of time the boy master minded all lessons. The teacher was extremely happy at the achievements of his disciple and at the same time realized the boy’s divine power. At the time of accepting "Guru Dhakshina" (fees) the Guru refused to accept any material benefits. He requested Manikanda to bless his son who was both blind and deaf. The dutiful disciple with his miraculous touch restored the boy’s sight and speech. Thereon, many more of such feats followed.

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