Consider the following statements:

Sant Tukaram Maharaj was the contemporary of Shivaji.

He popularised Warkari sect.

He wrote devotional poems Abhangs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district.
Sant Tukaram Maharaj was the contemporary of Shivaji. Sant Tukaram is credited with starting the Wari pilgrimage. He was a Sant of Warkari sect, which venerates the god Vithoba in Maharashtra. He wrote devotional poetry called Abhangs on Vithalswamy.
His master was Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu of the Bhakti movement.

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The Prime Minister inaugurated the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district.
Sant Tukaram Maharaj was the contemporary of Shivaji. Sant Tukaram is credited with starting the Wari pilgrimage. He was a Sant of Warkari sect, which venerates the god Vithoba in Maharashtra. He wrote devotional poetry called Abhangs on Vithalswamy.
His master was Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu of the Bhakti movement.

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