title: Meikandadevar
text: # Meikandadevar
  
  Meikanda Thevar (c. 11th century CE) was a Hindu poet and expert in Hindu metaphysics and theology.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Meikandadevar was born Shvetavana Perumal in the town of Venneinallur situated on the Pennar River.
  
  ## Works
  
  Meikandadevar was a student of Paranjothi Tampiran. The most popular of his compositions is Sivagnana Bodham, a metaphysical and theological treatise.
  
  