Which one of the following pairs denoting various forms of 'Bhakti' is NOT correctly matched? [CDS 2023 (I)]
A. Saguna : Belief in Gods with attributes
B. Nirguna: Belief in Gods without attributes
C. Alvars : Believed in devotion of Shakti
D. Nayanars : Believed in devotion of Shiva
Answer: Alvars : Believed in devotion of Shakti
Option c is the correct answer.
The Alvars were a group of Tamil poet-saints who were devoted to Vishnu and composed devotional hymns in praise of Lord Vishnu and his incarnations. They played a significant role in the Bhakti movement in South India and are considered important figures in Vaishnavism.