Question

Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the help of information given below: 
• She was a devotee of Lord Shiva. 
• She adopted a path of extreme asceticism to attain her goal.

• A. Karaikkal Ammaiyar
• B. Mirabai
• C. Andal
• D. Muktabai

Hint:

Remember the key deities associated with different Bhakti saints, along with the core ideas of their devotional paths.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Karaikkal Ammaiyar: A Tamil saint and Nayanar (devotee of Shiva) recognized for her profound devotion and strict asceticism, a path she embraced for salvation. She is highly respected among the Nayanars, and her devotional poetry is widely celebrated.
Mirabai: A devotee of Krishna, famous for her songs and bhajans within the Bhakti tradition. Her devotion was characterized by love and adoration for Krishna, rather than consistent asceticism.  
Andal: An Alvar (devotee of Vishnu) celebrated for her devotion and poetic expressions of love for the deity.  
Muktabai: A saint from Maharashtra, associated with the Varkari tradition. She was not a devotee of Lord Shiva.