Bhaktha Kanakadasa

Kanaka Dasa (1509 – 1609) was a Haridasa, a renowned composer of Carnatic music, poet, philosopher and musician. He was the contemporary of Shri Purandara dasaru and was the disciple of Vyasa theertha. His original name was Thimmappa Nayaka.He lived up to 99 years. His pen name was “Kaginele Adi Keshava”