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History GK · Q20

Bhakti Movement

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 20

Q20

Select the correct statement (s) with reference to the Bhakti Movement

A.
Collection of Alvar Saints hymns is known as Divya Prabandha
Answer
B.
Compilation of Alvar Saints poetry / literature Tirumurai is called "Tamil Veda"
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The collection of their hymns is known as Divya Prabandha. All the saints were male except one named Andal. The 63 Nayanars saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.