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: Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Tamil saint and Nayanar (devotee of Lord Shiva) known for her intense devotion and extreme asceticism (severe self-discipline) which she adopted as a path to salvation. She is one of the most revered figures among the Nayanars and her devotional poetry is very famous. 
Mirabai: Mirabai was a devotee of Krishna who is known for her songs and bhajans in the Bhakti tradition. Her approach was not always ascetic but more of a love and devotion for Krishna. 
Andal: Andal was an Alvar (devotee of Vishnu), known for her devotion and her poems that express her love for the deity. 
Muktabai: Muktabai was a saint from Maharashtra in the Varkari tradition. She was not a devotee of Lord Shiva.