The 'Tamil' Bhakti movement had Alvars (Vaishnava) and Nayanars (Shaiva). The collection of their hymns is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Tamil' Bhakti movement had Alvars (Vaishnava) and Nayanars (Shaiva). The collection of their hymns is called:
A. Tevaram
B. Neither
C. Naalayira Divya Prabandham
D. Both
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Alvars' hymns are collected in the Divya Prabandham, and the Nayanars' hymns are in the Tevaram.

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