‘Cherusseri’s Krishnagatha’ is a significant work of which literary period?

Manipravalam
Bhakti Movement
Modern Malayalam Literature
Pattu School

The correct answer is: B) Bhakti Movement

The Bhakti Movement was a Hindu devotional movement that began in the 6th century CE and spread throughout India. The movement emphasized the importance of personal devotion to a particular deity, and it produced a rich body of literature, music, and art.

Cherusseri’s Krishnagatha is a significant work of the Bhakti Movement. The poem is a narrative of the life of Krishna, one of the most important deities in Hinduism. The poem is written in the Malayalam language, and it is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Malayalam literature.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Manipravalam is a literary genre that combines Sanskrit and Malayalam. It was popular in Kerala from the 9th to the 16th centuries.
  • Modern Malayalam Literature is a literary period that began in the 19th century. It is characterized by the use of vernacular Malayalam and the development of new literary genres.
  • Pattu School is a literary school that flourished in Kerala from the 12th to the 16th centuries. The school is known for its devotional poems, which are written in the Malayalam language.