Bhakti Movement: Saints and Poets

Ramananda was a 14th-century saint who is considered the founder of the Bhakti Movement. He was a disciple of Ramanuja and advocated for the worship of Vishnu as the supreme deity.

Mirabai was a 16th-century saint who is known for her devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Krishna. She is considered one of the greatest exponents of the Bhakti Movement.

Kabir was a 15th-century saint who is known for his criticism of the caste system and social inequality. He advocated for the equality of all people, regardless of their caste or social status.

Tulsidas was a 16th-century saint who is known for his epic poem, the Ramcharitmanas. The Ramcharitmanas is a retelling of the story of Rama, one of the most popular deities in Hinduism.

The Nayanars were a group of Tamil saints who were devoted to Lord Shiva. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Shiva, which are known as the Thevaram.

The Alvars were a group of Tamil saints who were devoted to Lord Vishnu. They composed devotional songs and poems in praise of Lord Vishnu, which are known as the Divya Prabandham.