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Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri
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Sanskrit scholar-poet of Narayaneeyam, composed at Guruvayur.
Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri composed the Narayaneeyam, a celebrated Sanskrit condensation of the Bhagavata Purana’s Krishna narrative, traditionally associated with the Guruvayur temple. The work stands as a masterpiece of Kerala’s Sanskrit scholarship and temple-centred devotion.
At a glance
Era
16th–17th century
Known for
Narayaneeyam
Association
Guruvayur
Classification
Era
Medieval / early modern
Profession
Poet, Scholar
Birthplace
Malappuram (Melpathur)
Major works
Narayaneeyam
Awards
Masterwork of Kerala Sanskrit devotion
Literary movement
Sanskrit bhakti scholarship
Language(s)
Sanskrit, Malayalam cultural milieu
Notable contributions
Composed Narayaneeyam, a major Sanskrit condensation of the Bhagavata linked to Guruvayur.
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