Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Alvars of the Bhakti movement?
1. They were the devotees of lord Shiva and hence called Shaivites.
2. They initiated a movement of protest against the caste system.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Bhakti Movement- ALVARs:
- Some of the earliest Bhakti Movements (c. Sixth century) were led by the Alvars.
- Alvars were literally those who were immersed in devotion to Vishnu and Nayanars were the devotees of Shiva.
- They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods.
- The devotees hailed from diverse social backgrounds ranging from Brahmanas to artisans and cultivators and even from castes considered ‘untouchable’.
Source: Tamil Nadu Board
