Meikanda Thevar (c. 11th century CE) was a Hindu poet and expert in Hindu metaphysics and theology.
Personal life edit
Meikandadevar was born Shvetavana Perumal in the town of Venneinallur situated on the Pennar River.
Works edit
Meikandadevar was a student of Paranjothi Tampiran. The most popular of his compositions is Sivagnana Bodham, a metaphysical and theological treatise.
References edit
- Chitty, Simon Casie (1859). The Tamil Plutarch, containing a summary account of the lives of poets and poetesses of Southern India and Ceylon. Jaffna: Ripley & Strong. p. 56.