Avvaiyars
Avvaiyar is a collective term used to refer to a succession of Tamil poetesses and ascetics who contributed to Tamil literature, particularly in the Sangam period and later. While individual Avvaiyars are not always clearly distinguished, their works share a common ethical and moralistic tone. The most famous among them is attributed to the Sangam period, a renowned poetess known for her contributions to both the Purananuru and Akanaṉūṟu anthologies.
The Avvaiyars are primarily celebrated for their ethical and didactic poetry, offering timeless wisdom on morality,
Key works attributed to the Avvaiyars include the Aathichoodi, a collection of single-line moral aphorisms, and