Who wrote Sri Kalahasteeshwara Mahatyam?
[A] Dhurjati
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Thimmana
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Thimmana
Correct Answer: A [Dhurjati]
Explanation:
Dhurjati composed Sri Kalahasteeshwara Mahatyam (The grace/miracles of lord Shiva) and Sri Kalahasteeshwara Satakam (100+ poems in the praise of lord Shiva). He was in the court of the Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 AD) and was one of the Ashtadiggajas (the group of eight Telugu poets).
