Who among the following was NOT a Nayanar saint?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Andal
Andal was not a Nayanar saint. She was a Vaishnavite saint and poetess from Tamil Nadu, known for her devotion to Lord Vishnu and her compositions in praise of the deity. The Nayanars were a group of 63 Shaivite saints in Tamil Nadu who were devoted to Lord Shiva. Sundarar, Appar, and Sambandar were prominent Nayanar saints.