Nayanars were the prominent saints of the Shaiva tradition in South India. They are known for their devotional hymns (bhakti poetry) in Tamil, compiled in the Tirumurai.
Which of the following statement/s is true with reference to Nayanars ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Early Bhakti Movement: Alvars and Nayanars in South India)
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Answer: D. Also known as Puratanas, they were 64 in number. Choose the correct answer from the options given below : A. A only B. A and C only C. B, C and D D. B and C only
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