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GK QUESTION#583

The renowned set of Carnatic compositions known as ‘Pancharatna Kritis’ was created by which composer?

  1. AM. Dikshitar
  2. BPurandara Dasa
  3. CTyagarajaCorrect answer
  4. DShyama Shastri
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C. Tyagaraja

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Tyagaraja. Pancharatna Kritis (“five gems”) are five famous Carnatic compositions by Saint Tyagaraja in praise of Lord Rama. Known for rich ragas and complex rhythms, they are sung together at the annual Tyagaraja Aradhana festival in Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu.

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