Alwars were related to the:
[A] Shiva
[B] Vishnu
[C] Parwati
[D] Ganesh
[B] Vishnu
[C] Parwati
[D] Ganesh
Correct Answer: B [Vishnu]
Notes:
The term “Alwars” refers to a very specific group of 12 ancient Vaishnava (or Tamil poet) saints who are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu in Tamil Nadu. The prominent twelve Alvars are Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar , Peyalvar, Thirumalisai Alvar, Nammalvar, Madhurakavi Alvar, King Kulasekhara Alvar, Periyalvar, Andal, Thondaradippodi Alvar, Thiruppaan Alvar and Thirumangai Alvar.
The term “Alwars” refers to a very specific group of 12 ancient Vaishnava (or Tamil poet) saints who are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu in Tamil Nadu. The prominent twelve Alvars are Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar , Peyalvar, Thirumalisai Alvar, Nammalvar, Madhurakavi Alvar, King Kulasekhara Alvar, Periyalvar, Andal, Thondaradippodi Alvar, Thiruppaan Alvar and Thirumangai Alvar.
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