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Ottakoothar
12th century Tamil poet
Kavichakravarthi Ottakoothar | |
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A portrait of Ottakoothar in the wall of Tiruchengode Sengunthar Nattanmaikarar sabai | |
| Born | Ponnambala koothar, Koothan Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirapalli |
| Occupation | Court poet, Minister |
| Language | Tamil |
| Period | 12th century CE |
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| Relatives | Sengunthar |
Ottakoothar (c. 12th century CE) was a Tamilcourt poet and minister to three Later Chola kings, namely Vikrama Chola, Kulotunga II and Rajaraja II.[1] He wrote poems in praise of these three kings.[2]
The poet's memorial is believed to be still in a place known as Darasuram in Kumbakonam, just opposite the famous Airavatesvara Temple. According to legend, the goddess Saraswati blessed him in Koothanur, then he became a famous