Kanaka Dasa (ಕನಕದಾಸ) (1509 – 1609) was a poet, philosopher, musician and composer from modern Karnataka. He is known for his Keertanas and Ugabhoga, compositions in the Kannada language for Carnatic music. Like other Haridasas, he used simple Kannada language and native metrical forms for his compositions.

Kanaka Dasa

ಕನಕದಾಸ

Native name-Thimmappa Nayaka
Born: 6 November 1509

Baada, Shiggaon, Haveri District, Karnataka, India

Died1609 (aged 100)Other namesKanaka DasaOccupationSaint, Poet, philosopher, composerSpouse(s)mukuti /mudutiParents

Beerappa (father)

Bachamma (mother)

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