Who were Alvars ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Those who immersed in devotion to Vishnu” option2=”Devotees of Shiva” option3=”Those who worshipped abstract form of God” option4=”Devotees of Shakti” correct=”option1″]

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The Alvars were poet-saints of South India who were devout followers of Vishnu (Vaishnavism). Their devotional hymns, compiled as the Divya Prabandha, are central to Vaishnavite tradition. The Nayanars were their counterparts in Shaivism (devotees of Shiva).

Alvars were Vaishnavite Bhakti saints from South India.

There were traditionally 12 Alvars. Their movement flourished between the 6th and 9th centuries CE and played a significant role in the Bhakti movement.

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