She is born in Srivilliputur in 9th century. Her father name is Periyalvar. She is adopted by Periyalvar. She wrote the book of Tirupavai, Nacchiyar Tiruvaimoli and sang a song of 173 numbers. She is very blessed to become a wife of Thirumal. Her special name is Karumbar Kuzhal Kothai. She is an incarnation of Mahalakshmi. Periyalvar came to Srivilliputur Nandavan and adopted her. The duty of Alvar is to pluck the flowers present it as garland to Rengamannar. Andal initially wear this garland before providing to perumal because of her love with him. Then she will sent it to Perumal. One day, the temple priest identify the long hair present in the garland so he thrown the garland out and told to Alvar to provide another one. The next day Andal wear the garland and gave it to Perumal. This was seen by Alvar. Alvar told her don't do hereafter. That evening, Perumal went to Alvar's dream and told Andal weared garland only he needs and not other one.
