Q126
In Tamil Nadu, the movement started with __________ and __________
A.
The Saiva Nayanars
B.
The Vaisnava Alvars
C.
Nirguna Saints
D.
Both A & B
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
In Tamil Nadu, the movement was started by Vaishnava saints {Alvars} and Shaiva saints {Nayanars}. The Alvars emphasized on Bhakti and gave reference to Bhagvata Puranas often, they were called the pioneers of Bhakti Movement. The same is applicable to the Saiva Nayanar poets.