Oothukkadu Venkata Subba Iyer

Oothukkadu Venkata Subba Iyer was a saintly composer of Tamil Nadu the 18th century. An ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and Muruga, his compositions are graceful and stirring. Kalinga Nartana Tillana, one of his popular creations, portrays the dancing of Lord Krishna atop the serpent Kalinga. Alaipayuthe Kanna, Bala Sarasa Murali and Brindavana Nilaye Radhe are among his other significant works.