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Which woman Alvar saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu and whose songs are still sung?

AAndal
BMira
CAkka
DLalla
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Andal
1. Andal's verses express love for Vishnu. 2. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Shaiva ascetic. 3. Both challenged patriarchal norms. _Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History Part II, Theme 6, Bhakti-Sufi Traditions: Changes in Religious Beliefs and Devotional Texts._
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