Multiple choice general knowledge

Vaaranam Ayiram is a very renowned tirumozhi. Even today, this sixth tirumozhi is being sung in all the Vedic weddings during the time called paccai pusuthal. Traditional belief is that when this ritual is performed, the newly wedded couple's lives will forever remain sweet. Who is the author?

  1. Nammazhvar

  2. Andal

  3. Karaikkal ammayar

  4. Avvaiyar

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Explanation

Andal, the only female Alvar saint among the twelve, composed the 'Vaaranam Ayiram' (Thousand Verses) as part of her devotional poetry to Lord Vishnu. This work is traditionally recited during Tamil Hindu weddings to bless the couple with a harmonious married life.