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Which century was Thyagaraja born in?
18th century; 1700s
What deities did Thyagaraja mostly compose one?
Rama and Krishna
What was Thyagaraja's first composition?
Namo Namo Raghavaya?
Is Thyagaraja the father of Carnatic Music?
No.
True or False? Thyagaraja received a regular income.
False
Where was Thyagaraja Born?
What language did Thyagaraja mostly compose in?
Telugu
About how many of Thyagaraja's compositions are still known today?
700
True or False? Thyagaraja was well known for writing nottuswaras.
False
About how many years did Thyagaraja live for?
a) 60
b) 70
c) 80
d) 90
c) 80
Who was the Guru of Thyagaraja?
Guru Sonti Venkataramanayya
About how many songs did Thyagaraja compose?
24,000
What is the final song of the Pancharatna Krithis?
Where is the Thyagaraja Aradhana in India located?
Thiruvayyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
What was Thyagaraja's real name?
Kakarla Tyagabrahmam
Who were Thyagaraja's parents?
Kakarla Ramabrahma, Sitamma
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Sitamma Mayamma
What does "pancha ratna" mean?
Pancha (5) + Ratna (gems) = Pancharatna (Five Gems)
Who threw away Thyagaraja's idol of Rama into the river?
His brother
Who were Tyagaraja's siblings?
Panchanda brahmam and Panchapakeha brahmam
What were the plays that Thyagaraja composed?
Prahalada Bhakti Vijayam and Nauka Charitram
What song did Thyagaraja compose when he lost his idol of Rama?
Endu Daginado
What krithi did Thyagaraja compose when he found the idol of Rama?
Kanu Kontini
Which planet has a crater named after Thyagaraja?
Mercury