The only female Alvar (saint) of the Sri Vaishnava tradition. Considered an avatar of Bhudevi (Lakshmi). Author of Tiruppavai and Nachiyar Tirumoli. Represents passionate devotion to Vishnu and the longing of the soul for the divine.
Young woman, dark complexion (like Bhudevi). Often depicted with a parrot. Crowned, holding a garland. Sometimes shown merging with Ranganatha.