Who is revered as ‘Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha’?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Purandara Dasa.
Purandara Dasa is revered as the ‘Karnataka Sangeeta Pitamaha’ (the grandfather of Carnatic music). He was a 16th-century saint-composer from Karnataka and a key figure in the Haridasa movement. Purandara Dasa is credited with systematizing the teaching of Carnatic music, developing foundational lessons such as swaravalis and alankaras, and composing thousands of devotional kritis in praise of Lord Vishnu. His compositions combine spiritual depth, melodic beauty, and lyrical simplicity, making them accessible to both musicians and devotees. His contributions laid the foundation for the structured teaching and widespread propagation of Karnataka Sangeeta.