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Who composed the Geyanataka "Nauka Charithram?
Tyagaraja

In which raga was the composition "Bhavayami Raghuramam" by Swati Tirunal originally composed?
Saveri

Who was the first person to compose Padams in Sanskrit?
Vasudeva kavi who adorned the court of king Sarfoji of Tanjore.

Who was the first nadaswara Vidwan to receive the "Sangita Kalanidhi" title?
Thiruveezhimizhalai Subramania Pillai.

Who wrote the book "The ragas of Sangita Saramrta?
King Tulaja I

What is the Mela number of the raga Chala Nattai?
36

What is a Bashanga raga?
Janya ragas which have swaras apart from the swaras of their kartha ragas are called Bashanga ragas.

Who composed the Kanada Ata Thala Varnam "Neranammithi?
Ramanathapuram Srinivasa Iyengar.

Name the Sirkazhi Moovar.
Arunachalakavi, marimutha Pillai & Muthuthandavar.

Name the first Carnatic musician to donate his eyes after his death.
Sangita Kalanidhi Shri D.K.Jayaraman.