- Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a prominent early female Nayanar saint (Saiva Bhakti). - Godadevi is another name for Andal, the only female saint among the twelve Alvars (Vaishnava Bhakti). - Isaignaniyar was the mother of the Nayanar saint Sundarar and is also listed among the 63 Nayanars. - Akka Mahadevi was a leading figure in the Veerashaiva movement (Bhakti) in Karnataka. - Mangaiyarkarasiyar was the Queen of Madurai and is listed among the 63 Nayanars.
Which of the following was a woman saint of the South Indian Bhakti movement? Consider the following: A. Karaikkal Ammaiyar B. Godadevi C. Isaignaniyar D. Akka Mahadevi E. Mangaiyarkarasiyar
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Early Bhakti Movement: Alvars and Nayanars in South India)
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