Which one among the following vaishnava saints was the author of Kirtana-Ghosha ?
Madhav Kandali
Srimanta Sankardeva
Madhabdeva
Damodardeva
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Kirtana-Ghosha is a major compilation of devotional songs and narratives composed by Srimanta Sankardeva (1449-1568), the founder of the Ekasarana Dharma (Mahapurushiya Dharma) movement in Assam. It is considered a cornerstone of Assamese literature and Vaishnava philosophy in the region.
– Srimanta Sankardeva was a prominent 15th-16th century Assamese saint, scholar, poet, playwright, dancer, musician, actor, and social-religious reformer.
– He propagated devotional Vaishnavism centred around the worship of Krishna.
– His literary works, including Kirtana-Ghosha, contributed significantly to Assamese language and culture.