- Ottakoothar
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Kavi Chakravarthy
OttakootharBorn Ambalak Koothar Occupation Poet Nationality Chozhar Literary movement Saivism Notable work(s) Saraswathi Andhadhi, Takkayaakaparani Ottakoothar was a court poet of three Chola kings namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II. He wrote poems in praise of these three kings namely Vikrama Cholan Ula, Kulothunga Cholan Ula and Rajarajan Ula. Ottakoothar had also written Kulothungan Pillai Tamil in praise of Chola king Kulothunga II and Saraswati Andhadhi in praise of Saraswati the Goddess of learning.
The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as "Darasuram in Kumbakonam" Just opposite to the famous Airavatesvara Temple. It was widely believed that the Goddess of Learning (Hindu Goddess Saraswati) dwelt in the poet's tongue.
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