Question

Which of the following statement(s) is correct about Alvar Saints?

• A. The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.
• B. The 93 Alvars Saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.
• C. Only B
• D. Both A & B

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.

The earliest bhakti movements (from sixth century to ninth century) were led by the 12 Alvars. These Alvars were“immersed” in devotion to Vishnu or Krishna.