Kavichakravarthi Ottakoothar | |
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 A portrait of Ottakoothar in the wall of Tiruchengode Sengunthar Nattanmaikarar sabai | |
| Born | Ponnambala koothar, Koothan Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirapalli |
| Occupation | Court poet, Minister |
| Language | Tamil |
| Period | 12th century CE |
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| Relatives | Sengunthar |
Ottakoothar (c. 12th century CE) was a Tamil court poet and minister to three Later Chola kings, namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II.[1] He wrote poems in praise of these three kings.[2]
The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as Darasuram in Kumbakonam, just opposite the famous Airavatesvara Temple. According to legend, the goddess Saraswati blessed him in Koothanur, then he became a famous poet.[3]
- ^ "Packed with information". The Hindu. India. 27 August 2004. Archived from the original on 24 November 2004.
- ^ "Ula Ilakkiyam". Tamil Virtual University. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ^ "Consecration of 1000-yr old Saraswathi Temple on July 6". Times of India. Chennai, India. 20 June 2003.