Description
* She is regarded as Bhudevi's earthly manifestation, having assumed the form of Periyalvar's daughter.
* She is alleged to have fasted (a "Paavai nonbu") during the month of "Margazhi" (Dhanurmaasam) and written 30 religious hymns at the age of 5 in order to achieve Perumal.
* Thirty stanzas (paasurams) in praise of Thirumal make up the poem (a manifestation of Lord Vishnu).
* It is a portion of Divya Prabandha, a compilation of the writings of the twelve Alvars, which is regarded as a key work in Tamil literature's devotional genre.
* In Thiruppavai, Andal gives a universal call for everyone to recite the name and glory of Lord Vishnu.
* This book is printed in bold Tamil font for ease of reading.