Devaneya Pavanar Award

The Devaneya Pavanar Award is an award given by the Government of [Tamil Nadu] to scholars who excel in Tamil lexicography, etymology, and dictionary compilation. The award has been presented annually since 2020.
The award, which recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the prosperity and development of the Tamil language, carries a cash prize of Rs. 2 lakh and a gold medal. The award was instituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu to honour the legacy of the renowned scholar Devaneya Pavanar.

Qualifications

This award is given to a scholar who excels in the field of lexicography and demonstrates a commitment to Tamil research. This includes Tamil etymology, dictionary creation, and the development of the Tamil language in accordance with traditional grammatical rules, focusing on vocabulary without the use of foreign loanwords.