Question

Read the following statements regarding Alvar saints of Medieval India and choose the correct option:

1. Alvars were devoted to Lord Shiva.
2. The hymns of Alvars were compiled in Nalayara Divya Prabhandham.
3. Andal was from Alvar tradition.

Options

• i and iii are correct.

• ii and iii are correct.

• i and ii are correct.

• Only iii is correct.

Answer 1

ii and iii are correct.

Explanation:

Nathamuni, a leader of the Shrivaishnava sect, gathered the Alvars' hymns in the 10th century and introduced regular singing of the hymns in Vaishnava temples throughout South India. The collection is named Nalayira Prabandham. Andal was the sole lady among the twelve Alvars.