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Andal was the only woman Nayanar.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is B False

Solution: Option B - False

Explanation:

Andal was the only woman Alvar.

Alvars were the twelve main devotees of Vishnu.

The most important Alvars were Periyalvar and Nammalvar.

Alvars travelled to different temples of Vishnu and composed songs known as Pasurams.

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