Question

Q. The term ‘tirumurai’ is associated with which of the following?

• A. Collection of Bhakti saint paintings.
• B. Bronze Statue of Andal.
• C. Nayanar Hymns
• D. Group of Alvar saints.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Nayanar Hymns

Explanation:

• Thirumurai is a twelve-volume compendium of songs or hymns in praise of Shiva in the Tamil language from the 6th to the 11th century CE by various poets in Tamil Nadu. Nambiyandar Nambi compiled the first seven volumes by Appar, Sampandhar, and Sundarar as Tevaram during the 12th century.