Q. The author of Shivaratri Mahatyam: 
Answer: Srinatha
Notes: Srinatha was the court poet of Peda Komati Vema Reddi. The writings of Srinatha includes:

• Palanati Charitra
• Shivaratri Mahatyam
• Shrungara Naishdham;
• Shrungara bhushanam
• Kalyanbhyudhyam;
• Ragunathabhyudhyam;
• Kalabhyudhyam
• Salivahana Saptasati

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