 Poigai is considered an incarnation of "Panchajanya" (Krishna's conch), Bhoothath of "Kaumodakee" (Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of "Nandaka" (Vishnu's sword), Thirumalisai of "Sudarshanam" (Vishnu's discus), Namm of "Vishvaksena" (Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of "Vainatheya" (Vishnu's eagle, Garuda), Kulasekhara of "Kaustubha" (Vishnu's necklace), Periy of Garuda (Vishnu's eagle), Andal of Bhoodevi (Vishnu's wife, Lakshmi, in her form as Bhudevi), Thondaradippodi of "Vanamaalai" (Vishnu's garland), Thiruppaan of "Srivatsa" (An auspicious mark on Vishnu's chest) and Thirumangai of "Saranga" (Rama's bow).The songs of "Prabandam" are regularly sung in all the Vishnu temples of South India daily and also during festivals.Since the saint had intuitive knowledge about god Vishnu, he got the name "Bhoothath".