Janmashtami 2026: How Karnataka’s Dasa poets imagined Krishna in his many forms
The Hindu marks Janmashtami 2026 by revisiting Karnataka’s Dasa poet tradition, highlighting how saints such as Vyasaraya, Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa portrayed Krishna in diverse manifestations. Their devotional compositions, rich in imagery, have been woven into the Carnatic music canon, preserving a cultural legacy that continues to shape religious celebrations for devotees across generations.