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Bhakti movement- The Bhakti movement was based on the doctrine that the relationship between the God and the man is through love and worship rather than through performing any ritual or religious ceremonies.
ORIGIN OF 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: 1. Nayanars (Shiva devotees) & 2. Alvars (Vishnu Devotees)
The Virshaivas are a Shaivite sect in Hinduism that emerged in the 12th Century AD in Karnataka during the reign of Kalachuri dynasty.
The followers were called Virshaiva (heroes of Shiva) or the Lingayats (wearers of Shivalinga).
THE TWO SCHOOLS OF BHAKTI: SAGUNA SCHOOL & NIRGUNA SCHOOL
We will also study prominent Bhakti Saints.