On the day of Kaisika Ekadasi that occurs in the month of Karthigai, Paaduvaan, who observed the fast, stayed awake at night and started to the Thirukurungudi temple with his Veena, excited to sing the glorious names of the Lord. As he was speedily walking towards the temple, a hungry Brahma Rakshasa stopped him to satisfy his late-night hunger pangs!
