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To answer this question, we need to understand the background and authorship of the Thembavani.

Thembavani is a Tamil literary work that is considered a classic in the Tamil literature. It is a devotional song composed in praise of Lord Muruga (also known as Subramanya or Kartikeya) by Veeramamunivar.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) G U Pope - This option is incorrect because G U Pope was an English scholar and missionary who made significant contributions to Tamil literature, but he did not write the Thembavani.

Option B) Veeramamunivar - This option is correct because Veeramamunivar is the author of the Thembavani. He composed this devotional song in praise of Lord Muruga.

Option C) Caldwell Iyer - This option is incorrect. There is no known author by the name Caldwell Iyer associated with the Thembavani.

Option D) Henry Krittinapillai - This option is incorrect. There is no known author by the name Henry Krittinapillai associated with the Thembavani.

The correct answer is B) Veeramamunivar. He is the author of the Thembavani.

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To answer this question, you need to know the author of the religious text "Thiruppavai."

Option A) Andal - This option is correct because Andal is the author of "Thiruppavai." Andal is one of the twelve Alvars, who were Tamil poet-saints of the Vaishnavite tradition in South India.

Option B) Karaikkal ammayar - This option is incorrect. Karaikkal ammayar was a female poet-saint, but she is known for her devotional poetry in the Tamil Saiva Siddhanta tradition, not for "Thiruppavai."

Option C) Avaiyyar - This option is incorrect. Avaiyyar was a renowned Tamil poet who lived during the Sangam period. However, she is not the author of "Thiruppavai."

Option D) Kabilar - This option is incorrect. Kabilar was also a Tamil poet who lived during the Sangam period, but he is not associated with "Thiruppavai."

The correct answer is Option A) Andal. She is the author of "Thiruppavai."

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To answer this question, you need to be familiar with the Tamil literature and the authors associated with it.

Option A) Sekkizhar - This option is incorrect. Sekkizhar is known for his work 'Periya Puranam', which is a Tamil epic that narrates the lives of the 63 Nayanars, the devotees of Lord Shiva.

Option B) Vallalar - This option is correct. Vallalar, whose full name is Ramalinga Swamigal, is the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'. 'Thiruvarutpa' is a collection of devotional poems that express Vallalar's deep spiritual experiences and teachings.

Option C) Kabilar - This option is incorrect. Kabilar is a renowned Tamil poet and author, but he is not the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'.

Option D) Kambar - This option is incorrect. Kambar is a famous Tamil poet and the author of 'Kamba Ramayanam', which is an epic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana in the Tamil language.

The correct answer is Option B) Vallalar. This option is correct because Vallalar is the author of 'Thiruvarutpa'.

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