Question

Which of these is true about Purandaradasa?

• A. He was a very prominent bhakti saint of North India.
• B. He is known as the father of Hindustani Music.
• C. He was part of the Dasa Parampare.
• D. He is known as the father of Carnatic Music.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

He is known as the father of Carnatic Music.

Purandaradasa was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, a poet and a musician. He was also a leading bhakti saint of Karnataka. He is the father of Carnatic Music and a part of the Dasa Parampare along with Kanankadasa.