Shaivite Musicians who sing in Shiva temples in Tamil Nadu
are referred as Oduvar. They chant the Tevaram and are part of the Panar
tradition. Panar are musicians in ancient Tamil Society.
The Oduvars have kept the tradition of Tamil music and
culture alive for thousands of years.
Panars are believed to be among the four ancient tribes of
the Tamil Country.
Today Tevaram is performed in all important Shiva Temples in
Tamil Nadu and also in Shiva Temples across the world that are maintained
according to Tamil Culture.