With reference to the Alvars and Nayanars, consider the following statements:
1. They were Tamil poet-saints who played an essential role in the propagation of a Bhakti Movement in the Southern part of India.
2. The collection of the hymns of Nayanars is known as Divya Prabandha.
3. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jainas.
Which of the statement given above are correct?1
1 and 3 only
2
1 and 2 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3