 It is a part of Divya Prabandha, a collection of the works of the twelve Alvars, that is considered an important part of the devotional genre of Tamil literature.In Thiruppavai, Andal gives a universal call to all people to recite the name and glories of Lord Vishnu.Thiruppavai belongs to the Pavai genre of songs, a unique Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow (Vratham or ritual) observed throughout the month of "Margazhi".