Which of the following is correct about the Alvars and Nayanars in the context of Bhakti Tradition?

All of the above

The correct answer is Option 4 - All of the above

Option 1- During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars identified certain shrines as abodes of their chosen deities where large temples were later built.
Option 2- These places were later developed as centres of pilgrimages and Singing compositions of these poet-saints became part of temple rituals in these shrines.
Option 3- People also started worship of the saints images.
Option 4- All of the above

Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are “immersed” in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva). They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. During their travels the Alvars and Nayanars identified certain shrines as abodes of their chosen deities. Very often large temples were later built at these sacred places. These developed as centres of pilgrimage. Singing compositions of these poet-saints became part of temple rituals in these shrines, as did worship of the saints’ images.