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Subsequent to the arrival of Manikanda, the queen was blessed with an additional child. Both boys grew up as loving brothers. The time has come to pass on the throne from the King to the next generation. The King decided to pass the throne to the elder son. However, the queen was slightly inclined to her own biological son. The general of army was also in her side. They decided to stop the King’s decision by tricking him. They approached the royal physician and sacked him with promises. The queen pretended to have severe stomach ache. The physician approached the King and convinced him the seriousness of the queen’s condition and prescribed leopard’s milk as the only remedy.

The King stood aghast at the incomprehensible remedy prescribed. "How could a leopards be approached for milk". He asked. "And who would undertake such a dangerous mission?" Upon hearing this Manikandan appeared in front of the King and agreed to take the mission to save his mother. But the King did not agree at first to hear such a thing from his beloved son. However, after a series of talk Manikandan could convince his father and departed for the forest.

The King advised him to take a coconut representing "Trinethra" Lord Siva, his family deity, to protect himself from dangers. Manikandan started his adventurous journey with a coconut and ingredients for preparing food on his way to the forest. The "Rishees" envisioned his arrival and summoned for inviting him to their land. They seated him in a golden place believed to be 16 kilometers from Pampa called "Ponnambalamedu".

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