Which of the following statement(s) is correct about Alvar Saints?
Only B
The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.
Both A & B
The 93 Alvars Saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.
A
The 93 Alvars Saints were the Shiva devotional poets, who lived between 5th and 10th centuries.
B
Both A & B
C
The twelve Alvars were Tamil poet-saints, who lived between 6th and 9th centuries AD and espoused 'emotional devotion' or bhakti to Vishnu-Krishna in their songs.
D
Only B
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The earliest bhakti movements (from sixth
century to ninth century) were led by the 12 Alvars. These Alvars were“immersed” in devotion to Vishnu or Krishna.
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