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How many number of temples on which 12 Azhwars have sung their divine work are called Divyadesams?

  1. 100

  2. 108

  3. 1008

  4. 9
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Explanation

In the Sri Vaishnava tradition, there are 108 Divyadesams - temples where the 12 Azhwars (saint-poets) have sung divine hymns in praise of Lord Vishnu. These temples are primarily located in Tamil Nadu and a few in other parts of India and Nepal. The number 108 has sacred significance in Hinduism.

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