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The exact date of birth of Mudisoodum Perumal is unknown. It is mostly placed in either 1810 or 1809.[3] while others follow the view of Akilam.[4][5][6][7]
In 1809 a child was born to the couple Ponnu Nadar and Veiyelal in south India, at Swamithoppe in the Kanyakumari District. They were of the Channar cast. They were very poor. They initially named the child Mudisoodum Perumal, meaning "Lord Vishnu with a crown", but due to objections from those of higher castes, the family changed his name to Muthukutty.[8]
