Vēl Pāri
Vēḷ Pari was a velir ruler who ruled Parambu nadu and surrounding regions in ancient Tamilakam during the Sangam period. He was the patron and friend of poet Kabilar and is extolled for his benevolence, patronage of art and literature. He is remembered as one of the kadai elu vallal (literally meaning, the last seven great patrons) in Tamil literature.