Paari is known as one among the 7 great Vallals (philanthropist) who lived in Kadai Sangam Period. He was praised for leaving behind his Chariot for the Creeper Mullai Plant which was struggling to find a rigid body source to creep in.
The Love , Courtesy and affection he showed towards all living creatures in the world and his philanthropic attitude towards the poors made Vel Paari so famous across entire South India.