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Kodhai is the pen name of Andal, a 9th-century Tamil poet-saint who is considered one of the 12 Alvars, the revered Vaishnavite saints of South India. She is also known as "Goda" and is highly regarded for her devotional poetry in praise of the Hindu god Vishnu. She composed two remarkable works, Tiruppavai and Nachiyar Tirumoḻi. In the life of Andal, the garland was a symbol of her devotion to Lord Krishna and her connection to Him: Gar...
