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Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a Department of Posts commemorative stamp honouring Sant Malukdas at a Sant Samagam held in his memory.
Malukdas (1574–1682) was a Bhakti poet-saint devoted to Lord Ram, born at Kara near Prayagraj.
The stamp was released alongside the inauguration of a Shri Ram Katha, with office-bearers of the Shri Maluk Peeth Seva Sansthan Nyas present.
GS Paper 1 > Art & Culture > Bhakti Movement
Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Most of the Tyagaraja Kritis are devotional songs in praise of Lord Krishna. 2. Tyagaraja created several new ragas. 3. Annamacharya and Tyagaraja are contemporaries. 4. Annamacharya kirtanas are devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 2 and 4 only
"Sattriya" dance is associated with which movement?
Answer: Bhakti Movement
Who founded the "Sattriya" dance form in the 15th century?
Answer: Srimanta Sankardev
In Bhakti traditions, which two broad types of worship are mentioned?
Answer: Saguna and Nirguna
Devotion to a formless God without attributes, as in Kabir.
A special-issue stamp from the Department of Posts marking a person, event or institution.