Bhakti movement
The Bhakti movement originated in the Southern parts of India, especially Tamil Nadu between 6th and 10th century AD; it slowly percolated to the Northern belt by the end of 15th century. In South India, there were two main groups of Bhakti saints: Nayanars (Shiva devotees) and Alvars (Vishnu Devotees) who preached devotion to God as …