Ottakoothar

Ottakoothar
Born	Ambalak Koothar Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirapalli
Occupation	Poet
Nationality	Chozhar
Literary movement	Saivism
Notable works	Saraswathi Andhadhi, Takkayaakaparani

Ottakoothar was a Tamil court poet to three legendary early Chola kings, namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II. He wrote poems in praise of these three kings, namely Vikrama Cholan Ula, Kulothunga Cholan Ula and Rajarajan Ula.

The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as "Darasuram in Kumbakonam", just opposite to the famous Airavatesvara Temple. According to legend, the goddess Saraswati blessed him in Koothanur, then he became a famous poet.

In the 1957 Tamil film Ambikapathy, the character of Ottakoothar was portrayed and was performed by M. N. Nambiar. The character was also played by Rajesh in Mahasakthi Maariamman, a 1986 Tamil film.

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