The Alvars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused devotion (Bhakti) to Lord Vishnu or his avatar Krishna. Traditionally, there are considered to be twelve principal Alvars. Among these twelve, Andal is the only female saint. She is highly revered for her devotional hymns, particularly the "Thiruppavai" and "Nachiyar Thirumozhi".
Vaishnavism was propagated by Alvar saints of Tamil Nadu. Who was the only female Sadhvi among the Alvar saints ?
Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2025 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Early Bhakti Movement: Alvars and Nayanars in South India)
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