Sanga Ilakkiya Kadhaigal with Sidhikakannan Sidhikakannan

A thinai consists of a complete poetical landscape - a definite time, place, season in which the poem is set - and background elements characteristic of that landscape - including flora and fauna, inhabitants, deities and social organisation.The five tinais were kurinji (hilly/mountain region), palai ( parched/dry lands), mullai (pastoral tract), marutam (wet/ agricultural lands) and neital (coastal area).

Ay Andiran was the chieftain of Aaikudi and its surroundings. He is one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu.

The Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal are the last 7 great patrons of Tamil history.They are mentioned in sangam literature as the chiefs of smaller dynasties in ancient Tamilagam.Nalli was also called as Nalli Malai Nadan, Kandeeram Kopperum Nalli. He helped people who came to him for help in the forest without revealing his true identity.

King Valvil Ori ruled over Kolli Hills in 200 AD.He is regarded as one of the greatest archers the country has ever seen. Ori is also known for his generosity and was one of the Last seven patrons of Tamil.

Malayamaan Thirumudi Kaari is considered one of the seven greatest "bestowers" of the last Sangam era – the Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal . The people of his time considered him the most modest of kings. Nobody left empty-handed after paying a visit to him and the visitor who came on barefoot would usually return mounted on a horse or an elephant of his choice. He called himself not a king but a "rightful servant of his beloved people".

Athigamaan Nedumaan Anji was one of the most powerful Velir kings of the Sangam era who ruled Thagadoor (Dharmapuri). Adhigamaan and Avvaiyar both had equal affection and respect towards each other.On an occasion, Adhigaman gave the gooseberry (nelli) fruit to the poet Avvaiyar with the hope of improving her life expectancy..