Question

Identify the correct statements about Nayanars and Alvars.

• A. Nayanars and Alvars were critical of Buddhist monks.
• B. They drew upon their ideals from Sangam literature.
• C. They often travelled from place to place.
• D. They were in touch with Sufi saints.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

They often travelled from place to place.

Nayanars and Alvars were critical of Buddhist monks. They drew upon ideals of love and heroism from Sangam literature. They often travelled from place to place and sang poems to deities in villages.