INDIAN HISTORY

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What is the name of the collection of hymns of Alvar Saints?
A
Divya Prabandha
B
Kabir Wani
C
Tamil Veda
D
Granthawali
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The collection of their hymns is known as the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.

Detailed explanation-2: -There were 12 Alvars, who came from equally divergent backgrounds, the best known being Periyalvar, his daughter Andal, Tondaradippodi Alvar and Nammalvar. Their songs were compiled in the Divya Prabandham.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Nayanars were a group of 63 saints devoted to Lord Shiva who lived during the 6th to 8th centuries CE. The Alwars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused devotion to the Lord Vishnu or his avatar Lord Krishna in their songs of longing, and service.

Detailed explanation-4: -Poygai-Panchajanya. Putattar-Kaumodaki (gada) Pey-Nandaka (sword) Thirumalisai-Sudarshana chakra. Thirumangai Alvar-Sharnga (bow) Kulasekhara Alvar-Kaustubha mani. Thondaradippodi Alvar-Vanamala. Panlvar-Srivatsa. More items

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