Question

How did Karaikkal Ammaiyar become the greatest figure of Nayanar tradition? Explain.

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Explanation:

Nayanars were devotees of Shiva. The presence of women made it notable. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Nayanar who adopted the path of extreme asceticism in order to attain her goal. She renounced social obligations and challenged the patriarchal norms. Her compositions are well preserved within the Nayanar tradition.