Nandi Thimmana
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Nandi Thimmana (15th and 16th centuries CE) was a Telugu poet in the court of the king Krishnadevaraya and was one of the astadiggajas (literally eight elephants) there. Born to Singanna and Thimmamaamba, he lived in a neighbouring kingdom whose princess was Thirumaladevi. He entered Krishnadevaraya's court along with Thirumaladevi, when the king married her. He proved himself to be a good poet and became more popular as Mukku (Nose in Telugu) Thimmana. It is said that he had a long nose and hence the name; others believe that his description of beautiful noses in his poetry earned him the prefix. Parijathapaharanam and Vanivilasam are among his most popular works.
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Peddana • Thimmana • Madayyagari Mallana • Dhurjati • Ayyalaraju Ramambhadrudu • |
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