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was the only woman among the Alvars.

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Pasuram

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Andal

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Nammalvar

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Periyalvar

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The correct option is B Andal
The Alvars were twelve saint-poets who worshipped Vishnu. Periyalvar, Nammalvar and Andal, the daughter of Periyalvar, are some of them. Andal was the only woman among the Alvars. A woman being a religious authority was something they could only dream of at that time.

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