Question

Explain the Bhakti movement in the Southern part of India.

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer to this question can be approached in the following way:

1. Bhakti movement involving Lord Shiva
2. Bhakti Movement involving Lord Vishnu
3. Core principle

Solution:

• In the Southern part of India, the Bhakti movement mainly revolved around the Bhakti of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
• The devotees of Lord Shiva were called Nayanars.
• The devotees of Lord Vishnu were called Alawars.
• Both these Bhakti movements revolved around the core principle of complete devotion to God.