Purandara Dasa, also known as Saint Purandara Dasa, was a prominent 16th-century composer and saint from the Indian state of Karnataka. He passed away on 02 January 1565
Purandara Dasa is considered the father of Carnatic music and made significant contributions to the development of classical music in South India. He composed numerous devotional songs (kirtanas) in Kannada, praising Lord Krishna and emphasizing the values of dharma (righteousness) and bhakti (devotion). His compositions are still widely revered and sung in classical music performances today.
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