Shyama Shastri — The Third Trinity Composer of Kanchipuram
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Shyama Shastri was unique among the Carnatic trinity because he:
Shyama Shastri had a vision of the goddess who ordered him to compose in her praise. From then on, almost all his kritis are about Kamakshi.
| Kriti | Raga | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Kamakshi | Kambhoji | The goddess |
| Sarasijakshulu | Saveri | Lotus-eyed |
| Svaroopamu Lede | Kalyani | Self-knowledge |
Kamakshi is one of the most important Shakti temples in South India:
The trinity of Carnatic music and their temple connections:
| Saint | Location | Main Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Tyagaraja | Tiruvaiyaru | Tyagaraja temple |
| Muthuswami Dikshitar | Kumbakonam | Various Shiva temples |
| Shyama Shastri | Kanchipuram | Kamakshi temple |
| Purandara Dasa | Tiruvaiyaru | Tyagaraja temple (his samadhi) |
