Ottakoothar
Ottakoothar | |
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| Born | Ambalak Koothar Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirapalli |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Chozhar |
| Literary movement | Saivism |
| Notable works | Saraswathi Andhadhi, Takkayaakaparani |
Ottakoothar was a Tamil court poet to three legendary early Chola kings, namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II.[1] He wrote poems in praise of these three kings, namely Vikrama Cholan Ula, Kulothunga Cholan Ula and Rajarajan Ula.[2]
The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as "Darasuram in Kumbakonam", just opposite to the famous Airavatesvara Temple. According to legend, the goddess Saraswati blessed him in Koothanur, then he became a famous poet.[3]
Popular culture
In the 1957 Tamil film Ambikapathy, the character of Ottakoothar was portrayed and was performed by M. N. Nambiar. The character was also played by Rajesh in Mahasakthi Maariamman, a 1986 Tamil film.
See also
References
- ^ "Packed with information". The Hindu. India. 27 August 2004.
- ^ "Ula Ilakkiyam". Tamil Virtual University. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ "Consecration of 1000-yr old Saraswathi Temple on July 6". Times of India. Chennai, India. 20 June 2003.
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