Marimuthu Pillai (1712 – 1787 CE) was a composer of Carnatic music and, along with Arunachala Kavi and Muthu Thandavar, was one of the pioneering Tamil Trinity of Carnatic music. He was a contemporary of Arunachala Kavi. He was born in Thillaividangan, near Sirkazhi, located in Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu.[1]
Compositions
- Orukal Sivachidambaram in Arabhi.[2][3]
- Thillai Chidambarame in Kapi Narayani
- Enna Thunivai in Saramati
- Kalai Thookki in Yadukulakamboji.[4][5]
- Edhukkittanai in Surutti
- Enneramum in Hanumatodi
- Darisittalavil Mukthi in Saranga
- Kanamal Irundal En in Chakravakam
- Darisittha Perai in Kedaragowla
See also
References
- "Royal Carpet Carnatic Composers: Marimutha Pillai". www.karnatik.com. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- M. V. Ramana, Pre-trinity composers of Tamil Nadu, Carnatica.net
- Marimutha Pillai, Carnatica.net
- M. V. Ramana, Pre-trinity composers of Tamil Nadu, Carnatica.net
- Marimutha Pillai, Carnatica.net