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MYSORE SADASIVA RAO (19th century)
      
Musical Background: He learnt music from Walajahpet Venkataramana Bhagavatar.

Region: He belonged to Mysore, Karnataka.

Contribution: He composed many Kritis, especially in Madhyamakala (medium tempo), besides Varnams and Tillanas. Of the several compositions that he composed, only a few are available.

Theme: Devotion, in praise of various deities.

Languages used: Sanskrit and Telugu.

Popular Compositions: Vachamagocharundani (Atana), Saketanagaranatha (Harikambhoji), Tyagaraja Swami Vedalina (Todi) etc.

           

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