Correct option is A
Purandara Dasa (1480–1564) is regarded as the father of Carnatic music. He was a Haridasa (devotional saint-poet) and a prominent composer in the Bhakti movement. He systematized the teaching of Carnatic music, creating a structured learning process. His compositions laid the foundation for later Carnatic composers.
Information Booster
- Purandara Dasa was a devotee of Lord Vishnu.
- He introduced the basic lessons of Carnatic music, known as Swaravali, Alankaras, and Geetas.
- He composed around 475,000 songs, but only 1,000 remain today.
- His contributions influenced composers like Tyagaraja and Muthuswami Dikshitar.
- He used the pen name "Purandara Vittala" in his compositions.