DhevanaiHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Dhevanai was a renowned Tamil poet in the Sangam period (approximately 2nd century BCE to 4th century CE). She is considered one of the 63 Nayanmars, or saints in the Shaivite tradition of Hinduism. Her works include the Agam Puranam, a collection of 108 verses in the Tirumurai anthology.

Sangam period (2nd century BCE to 4th century CE)

Dhevanai is also mentioned in the 13th-century Tamil epic, Perumal Murugan's 'Akana Anaiya Upadhai'. In this work, she is depicted as a dedicated devotee of Lord Murugan and her deep longing for union with him.

13th century