tavam (p. 227) s. Penance, religious austerities, self-imposed mortification, to propitiate some deity, as தபம் and தவசு. தவசசாலை, s. A hermitage of place for the performance of austerities. தவத்தர், s. (plu.) Ascetics of the higher class, Munis, முனிவர். தவத்தி, s. A rigid devotee, or advanced ascetic, a Muni. தவத்தோன், s. An ascetic. தவநிலை, s. The method of performing religious austerities . 2. The profession or standing of a rigid devotee. தவப்பெண், s. A female ascetic, a nun. 2. A nun of the Jaina sect. தவமுனிவர், s. (plu.) Rigid devotees, persons who have become dignified by the performance of austerities, Munis. தவமுடையன், appel. n. A penitent. தவலோகம், s. The fish of the upper worlds, where ascetics are beatified. தவவலிமை, s. (com. தபோபலம்.) The power of religious austerities. தவவுடம்பு, s. A person abounding in austerities. (in admiration.) தவவேடம், s. The proper garb, costume, &c., for performing austerities. தவர், s. (plu.) Exalted devotees, Munis, Rishis, முனிவர். 17)