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Andal, the only female Alvar saint, composed _____ and Tiruppavai in Tamil devotion to Lord Vishnu.

  1. Nachiyar Tirumozhi
  2. Tevaram
  3. Tiruvachakam
  4. Silappadikaram

Answer: Nachiyar Tirumozhi

Andal (8th-9th century), the sole female Alvar, composed Nachiyar Tirumozhi and Tiruppavai. Her works express intense devotion to Vishnu/Krishna and are recited in South Indian temples, especially during Margazhi festival.

Topic Literature - Bhakti Women Saints
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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