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Tyagaraja
✦త్యాగరాజు
18th–19th century1767 – 1847CarnaticIndian
Overview
Born
1767, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Died
1847
Nationality
Indian
Tradition
Carnatic
Era
18th–19th century
Biography
The most revered composer in Carnatic music, Tyagaraja composed over 700 kritis, predominantly in Telugu, in praise of Lord Rama. His works span virtually all Carnatic ragas and form the core of the contemporary concert repertoire.