 Pey Azhwar is considered third in the list of the three principal "azhwars", with the other two being Poigai Azhwar and Bhoothathazhwar, collectively called "Muthalamazhwargal" who are known to be born out of divinity.Pey Azhwar composed hundred verses that are classified as "Moondram Tiruvandadhi" and his composition is set in the "Andhadhi" style in which the ending syllable is the starting one for the next verse.As per Hindu legend, Pey Azhwar was found in the lily flower in the pond of the Adi Kesava Perumal Temple in Mylapore.