Illavan, Illavaṉ: 1 definition
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Illavan means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconIllavaṉ (இல்லவன்) noun < இன்-மை. [in-mai.] Poor man; தரித்திரன். இல்லவ ரொழுக்கம்போல் [tharithiran. illava rozhukkambol] (கலித்தொகை [kalithogai] 148).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Illavangam.
Ends with: Villavan.
Full-text: Manpu, Kannannur Illavan Madam, Kannannur Illavan Madam.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 3.6.6 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Ceyya Tamaraik Kannan Ay)]