Tevaram is a body of ancient Saivite religious hymns composed in the 6th-9th centuries by the thousands in the popular Tamil language by Saiva Nayanars. These saints, such as Appar (6-7th century A.D.), Sambanthar (6-7th century A.D.) and Sundarar (9th century A.D.)to spread their faith among common people. The hymns were set to music denoted by Panns and are part of the canon of the Tamil music. They continue to be sung in temples today as part of the worship. In the Tamil language, Teva mean… (More on Tevaram)