| Name(s) |
MUTHUSWAMI
DIKSHITAR |
| Date of
Birth |
March 24, 1775 |
| Date of
Death |
October 21, 1835 |
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Identity |
Indian poet and
composer, who is one of the Musical Trinity of Carnatic music. |
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Other Events &
Developments |
- His compositions, of which around 500 are commonly
known, are noted for their contemplative nature and for
capturing the essence of the raga forms through the vainika
(veena) style that emphasises gamakas. They are typically in
a slower speed (chowka kala).
- He is also known by his signature name of
Guruguha.
- His compositions are widely sung and played in classical
concerts of Carnatic music.
- The musical trinity consists of Dikshitar, Tyagaraja
(1767–1847), and Syama Sastri (1762–1827) although, unlike
the Telugu compositions of the others, his compositions are
predominantly in Sanskrit.
- He also had composed some of his Kritis in Manipravalam.
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