Arunachala Kavirayar
Period: 1711-1778
Language used: Tamil.
Popular Compositions: Yaro ivar yaro (Saveri, but more popular in
Bhairavi), Kanden Kanden Sitayai (Vasanta), Ramanai Kannara Kandane
(Mohanam) etc from Ramanatakam.Having attained mastery over Kamba
Ramayanam, Kavirayar composed his magnum opus, "Rama Nataka
Keerthanaigal".
Kavirayar wanted to present this opera in the shrine of Lord Ranganatha
at Srirangam. The temple authorities said that he could do so if only
the Lord permitted. At this, Kavirayar sung in praise of the deity the
song, "En palli kondeerayya". At the behest of the Lord, the temple
officials felt happy to arrange for the premiere. The songs in
Ramanatakam are said to have been tuned by his disciples, Venkatarama
Aiyar and Kodandarama Aiyar.
Apart from Ramanatakam, he has authored several other literary works
like, "Ajamukhi natakam", "Anumar Pillai Tamizh", Sirkazhi Sthala
Puranam" and "Sirkazhi kovai".
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