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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