From which modern State did the Alwar saints orignate?

A. Tamil Nadu

B. Kerala

C. Karnataka

D. Maharashtra

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

First view is that it originated in Tamil Nadu during the seventh century and then spread through Karnataka, Maharashtra and spread in almost all parts of Northern / Eastern India by 15th century. In Tamil Nadu, the movement was started by Vaishnava saints {Alvars} and Shaiva saints {Nayanars}