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In Indian history, the trio of three musicians are known as Trinity of Carnatic music. Who doesn't belong to this trio?

In Indian history, the trio of three musicians are known as Trinity of Carnatic music. Who doesn't belong to this trio? Correct Answer Purandar Shastri

The correct answer is Purandar Shastri.

  • Saint Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shayama Shastri is considered as the Trinity of Carnatic music. 
  • Also famous as The three jewels of Carnatic music.
  • They propounded new and different style of Ragas and Talas. 
  • Muthuswami was famous for his composition in sanskrit language. 
  • Thyagaraja and Shyama Shastri compose their music in telugu language.
  • The trio includes - 
    • Thyagaraja - Pancharatna Kritis 
    • Muthuswami Dikshitar - Navagraha Kritis 
    • Shyama Shastri - Swarajati 

Note - 

  • Every year in Thiruvaiyaru, Tyagaraja Aradhana music festival is celebrated. 
  • A sports complex in New Delhi has been devoted to saint Thyagaraja by giving his name. 

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