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Q. Who is recognized as the first Telugu vaggeyakara and the father of sankeertana in Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: Sri Kantha Krishnamacharyulu
Notes: Sri Kantha Krishnamacharyulu (12th-13th century) composed ~400,000 vachanas praising Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy, predating Annamacharya by 300 years; known as first Telugu vaggeyakara and father of sankeertana.
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