Palkuriki Somanatha

Poet, Author

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Who is Palkuriki Somanatha?

Palkurthy Somanatha was one of the most noted Telugu language writers of the 12th or 13th century. He was also an accomplished writer in the Kannada and Sanskrit languages and penned several classics in those languages. He was a Veerashaiva by faith and a follower of the 12th century social reformer Basavanna, and his writings were primarily intended to propagate this faith. He was a well acclaimed Shaivite poet.

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  • Palakuriki Somanatha
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  • India
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on July 23, 2013

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