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Birthplace of Purandara Dasa to be researched upon

Part of: GS-Prelims and GS-I – Culture

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Department of Archaeology, Karnataka will commence field research work to explore archaeological evidences regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa.
It was widely believed earlier that he was born in Purandharagad, Maharashtra.
However, it is also claimed that he belonged to Malnad region of Southern Karnataka.

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Purandara Dāsa (1484 – 1565)

He belonged to the Haridasa movement (servant of Lord Hari or Lord Krishna)
He was a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a Vaishnava poet, a saint and a social reformer.
He was a disciple of the Dvaita philosopher-saint Vyasatirtha.
He made Srimad Bhagavatam available to everyone in simple and melodious songs.
He formulated the basic lessons of teaching Carnatic music by structuring graded exercises known as Svaravalis and Alankaras.
He is widely referred to as the “father” of Carnatic music in honour of his significant contributions to Carnatic music,
He is noted for composing Dasa Sahithya.

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