Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Who among the following was not an 'Alvar Saint'?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
The Bhakti movement in South India (6th-9th century) was led by two groups of saints: the Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) and the Nayanars (devotees of Shiva).Explanation
Tirugyan (or Sambandar) is one of the 63 Nayanars, while Poigai, Pudam, and Thirumangai are among the 12 Alvars whose hymns are in the Divya Prabandha.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Tirugyan (Sambandar) was a prominent Saiva saint of the 7th century, known for his hymns in the 'Tirumurai'.
Logic 2: Poigai, Pudam, and Thirumangai were Alvars who composed hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his avatars.