Practice Questions

Nayanars&nbsp;
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<li>The Nayanars were a group of 63 prominent Tamil Shaivite saints from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.</li>
<li>They were ardent devotees of Lord Shiva and played a significant role in the development and spread of Shaivism, a major sect within Hinduism that worships Shiva as the supreme deity.</li>
<li>The Nayanars were known for their intense devotion to Lord Shiva. They composed devotional hymns, known as "Thevaram," praising Shiva and expressing their love and devotion.</li>
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Appar
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<li>Appar, also known as Thirunavukkarasar, was one of the most prominent Nayanars.</li>
<li>He was born in the town of Tiruvamur in Tamil Nadu.</li>
<li>He played a crucial role in promoting the Bhakti movement in South India, advocating a personal and emotional connection with the divine.</li>
<li>The life stories and hymns of Appar, along with those of other Nayanars, were compiled in the "Periya Puranam" (Great Purana), a Tamil epic written by the poet Sekkizhar.</li>
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