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Which century was Thyagaraja born in?
18th century; 1700s
Which deity did Thyagaraja mostly compose on?
Lord Rama
What is the final song of the Pancharatna Krithis?
Is Thyagaraja the father of Carnatic Music?
No. The father of Carnatic Music is Sri Purandara Dasa.
True or False? Thyagaraja was well known for writing nottuswaras.
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
What was Thyagaraja's real name?
Kakarla Tyagabrahmam
On which day is the Thyagaraja Aradhana celebrated?
Pushya Bahula Panchami (5th day after full moon)
About how many years did Thyagaraja live for?
a) 60
b) 70
c) 80
d) 90
c) 80
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In which ragam was Thyagaraja’s first composition?
Desikatodi
What song did Thyagaraja compose praising the Guru?
Guruleka Etuvanti
What song did Thyagaraja compose on the production and beauty of music?
Shobhillu Saptasvara
Who were Thyagaraja's parents?
Kakarla Ramabrahma, Sitamma
What is the invocation song in Prahalada Bhakti Vijayam?
Sitamma Mayamma
What krithi did Thyagaraja compose when he found the idol of Rama?
Kanu Kontini
Who threw away Thyagaraja's idol of Rama into the river?
His brother
Which king asked Thyagaraja to sing in his praise?
King Serfoji
What are the different sets of pancharatnas that Thyagaraja has composed apart from the regular pancaratnams?
Lalgudi Pancharatnam, Srirangam Pancharatnam, Kovur Pancharatnam, Tiruvottiyur Pancharatnam.
What song did Thyagaraja compose when he lost his idol of Rama?
Endu Daginado
Before opening: Thera Theeyaga Radha (Gowlipantu)
After opening: Venkatesha Ninnu (Madhyamavati)
Which disciple of Saint Thyagaraja wrote his biography?
Wallajahpet Krishnaswami Bhagavatar