 "Devaspandanam", which is considered by many the magnum opus of Devan, was selectd for two awards, starting with the Vayalar Award in 2000, followed by the Mathrubhumi Literary Award in 2003.The book would also receive Malayattoor Award later.In between, he received the Raja Ravi Varma Puraskaram of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi in 2002.