Devaneya Pavanar
Indian writer, etymologist (1902-1981) · India · On the map · Writers · Died at 78
Devaneya Pavanar was an Indian scholar who wrote over 35 research volumes on Tamil language and literature.
Devaneya Pavanar is read about 14 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 7 July 2026
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About this person
Additionally, he was a staunch proponent of the "Pure Tamil movement" and initiated the Etymological Dictionary Project primarily to bring out the roots of Tamil words and their connections and ramifications with Nostratic studies.
Country
India
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1981 · aged 78
