Shri Purandara Dasa

Shri Purandara Dasa was a 16th-century Kannada poet and composer who is considered one of the greatest poets in the Kannada language. He was a devout Hindu and his poetry reflects his spiritual beliefs. Dasa is known for his devotional songs and has composed music that is still widely popular today. He is also credited with inventing the Carnatic music system, which is a style of Indian classical music. Dasa's poetry and music have had a significant impact on Indian culture and continue to be celebrated and performed to this day.