Ottakoothar
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| Born | Ambalak Koothar Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirapalli |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Nationality | Chozhar |
| Literary movement | Saivism |
| Notable works | Saraswathi Andhadhi, Takkayaakaparani |
Ottakoothar was a Tamil court poet to three legendary early Chola kings, namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II.[1] He wrote poems in praise of these three kings, namely Vikrama Cholan Ula, Kulothunga Cholan Ula and Rajarajan Ula.[2]
The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as "Darasuram in Kumbakonam", just opposite to the famous Airavatesvara Temple. According to legend, the goddess Saraswati blessed him in Koothanur, then he became a famous poet.[3]
Popular culture
In 1957, Tamil film, Ambikapathy, Ottakoothar character was portrayed and was performed by M. N. Nambiar. The character was also played by Rajesh in Mahasakthi Maariamman, a 1986 Tamil film.
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