The Brahmins residents of the village have been ardent devotees of the Dhakshinamnaya Sringeri Mutt and Sarada Peetham. The Pontiffs of the mutt have visited the village whenever they travel near this area. Sri Narasimha Bharathi Swamigal is learn to have visited in Sri Chandrasekara Bharathi in 1957, Sri Abhinava VidyaTheertha Swamigal in 1972 & 1980 and Sri Bharhee Theertha Swamigal in 1980 & 1993.

Broad outline of different groups of people who were eminent in the village is proposed to be studied. Possibility of errors and omissions are large. We are subject to correction wherever possible. This is compiled based on the information collected from various sources, which cannot be revealed for obvious reasons. While dwelling in the subject, the prevalent caste division in the society cannot be ignored. Moreover it is easy to identify people in fragmented groups as the response from the affiliates is expected to help fulfilling the task to a large extent.

The village society consisted of Brahmins, Saiva Pillamar, Asaiva Pillamar, Thevar, Naickers, Asaris and mostly of Harijans (Pallar). Although the majority of population always remained to be Pallars, Brahmins & Pillamar owned major paddy fields and hence had control over the village administration, activities etc. People belonging to both communities have migrated to other areas in search of employment and business. The Pallar community being the tillers stayed back in the village and are in majority and controls the administration and activities of the village at present. They have also invested in paddy fields and have become owners. Historical details about this majority community is very difficult to collect since most of them remained uneducated and proper records are not available. While some details could be collected due to their connection to Adheenams, due to their educational background and positions held in Govt and other organisations, details about the Brahmin community is in plenty, because of the records available.

Two sects namely Vadamas and Brihatcharanam were the two sects prevalent in the village. The Vadamas were contained in two Gothrams and Brihatcharanam people in two more Gothrams. The Vamsavali charts (The family tree) of all vadamas and one gothram of other sect are available and are posted separately. List of prominent personalities as available are also given. Most of them belong to two or three generations ahead and a few are concurrent.

1.

Devaraja Iyer : Was president of Kumbhabhishekam committee in the year 1913. He was a land lord and was well respected.
2.

A L Padmanabha Iyer : Was probably the first teacher of the village in an organised sector. He obtained training in teaching and got recognized by the Government. He conducted the Thinnai Pallikoodams. Subsequently, he became the first teacher and Head Master of the District Board school teaching upto 8th standard. Three generations of the village saw him as their teacher and he was popularly known as Pappu sir. He was also the Post Master and Acting Village Munsif.
3.

S Annasamy Iyer (Chinna Annasamy Iyer), A V Krishnaswamy Iyer & A Ramaswamy Iyer : They were leading advocates practicing from Tuticorin and took active part In village activities. 
4. V S Sankara Iyer was a land lord and had textile business in addition. He was called in Courts as Jury, an honour given to known honest and prominent persons.
5.

A P Seethapathy, APV Krishnan, AV Ganesan : held high positions in Govt of India as well as world organisations.
6.

S Annasamy Iyer : (Peria Anna alias Patnam Annasamy Iyer) He was member of Revenue board of the Madras Presidency in his highest capacity.
7.

Subramania Iyer : Known as Subbu Thatha was responsible for the development of Bajanai madam. He also composed a few songs invoking Lord Subramania, the Presiding deity of the Bajanai madam. His knowledge of music and literature are transparent from these songs for which he composed the tunes also.
8.

Thiruvaduthurai Adheena Karthas, Sri Muthiah Thambiran, Sri Veliah Thambiran & Ponnambala Thambiran : have contributed a lot to the temple apart from undertaking social objectives. They have established a branch in the village called the Easana Madam. Sri Ponnambala Thambiran has constructed a sluice also in the tank.
9.

Sundaramurthia Pillai : has contributed in the construction of the Ratam. He has constructed a bridge across Korkai canal for bringing water for the abhishekam from Thambraparni river. He has invited Dr.Swaminatha Iyer to the village and handed over to him rare pieces of Tamil literature done by Kumarasamia Pillai on Pathupattu, Ettuthokai & Silapathikaram. He has also undertaken the third day festival in the temple.
10.

Kaval Perumal Pillai of Sambadi has contributed for the Thirumanjanam. Muruga Pillai has created a fund for repair of vahanams.

 

In later years the mandapam for Panchamuga Vinayagar was constructed by Subramania Pillai of Maramangalam. The inner mandapam was done by Sudalia Pillai of Arumuganangalam.
11.

A. Venkatachalam Iyer : a noted exporter from Tuticorin and a visionary. In the days when the export & import business were the sole activities of the Europeans, he located new avenues for export of Palmirah Fibres and was a pioneer. Though not very much educated in English systems he went to European countries and the USA for development of business. His contribution to the trade and village are note worthy. He was the president of the Kumbhabhishekam committee in 1983. He also contributed the brass coverage for the inner mandapam of Panchamuga Vinayagar.
12.

Muthusamy Bhattar Was a priest in the temple and ardent devotee of the Vinayaga. He contributed Silver Mooshika vahanam and Mayil vahanam in wood, and brass mandapam for Lord Muruga.
13.

Ganapathia Pillai was one of the richest in the village and has contributed a lot in his capacity as the trustee of the temple. He was pioneer in bringing gramophone records to the village. His litigations cost all his wealth and he died a poor man.
14. Thirupugazh Raghavan is a son of the soil. Handicapped at birth he was restored by the grace of Lord Subramania of Thiruchendur by miracle. He has devoted his life for singing Thirupugazh and such devotional songs. He has organised societys for this purpose in various places having head quarters in chennai.