Q. Who composed the famous Pancharatna Keerthanas, which are central to Carnatic music and celebrated annually during the Tyagaraja Aradhana?
Answer:
Tyagaraja
Notes: Tyagaraja (1767–1847), born in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, composed the Pancharatna Keerthanas—five kritis integral to Carnatic music and honored annually during Tyagaraja Aradhana.