Question

Difference between Alvars and nayanars ?

Answer 1

S. No	Alwars	Nayanars
1.	Saints devoted to Lord Vishnu are Alwars	Saints devoted to Lord Shiva are Nayanars
2.	There were 12 alwars who came from different backgrounds, like Periyalvar, Nammalvar, Andal etc	There were 63 nayanars who belonged to different castes like potters, untouchable workers, peasants etc
3	Their songs were compiled in a book called Divya prabandham	Their songs were compiled in Tevaram and Thiruvachakam