Sri Purandara Daasa (1484–1564) is one of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music and is widely regarded as the "Pithamaha of Carnatic Music".Purandara Dasa addressed social issues in addition to worship in his compositions, a practice emulated by his younger contemporary, Kanaka Dasa. Purandara Dasa's Carnatic music compositions are mostly in Kannada; some are in Sanskrit. He signed his compositions with the mudra ( pen name), "Purandara Vittala"

Listen to Smt Vishaka Hari giving a musical discourse on Purandara Daasar ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urH1PG6F-1o
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