Thiruppavai

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Thiruppavai is a collection of 30 verses in Tamil written by Andal in praise of God Thirumal (an incarnation of Krishna). Thiruppavai holds important parts of Tamil literature. Thiruppavai is part of Naalaayira Dhivyap Prabhndham which is a work of Azhvars.

Thiruppavai assumes special significance in the Tamil month of Margazhi (which occurs around mid-December to mid-January). All the days of Margazhi month are named after verses of Thiruppavai.

Thiruppavai is also recited in Thailand.

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