Madhavdeva

16th-century saint, poet, scholar, and disciple of Srimanta Sankardev

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Born: 1489
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1.Stated in Library of Congress AuthoritiesRetrieved 2024-08-16
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Died: 1596
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1.Stated in Open LibraryRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in Faceted Application of Subject TerminologyRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Narayanpur
Occupation: poet
, composer
, playwright
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Notable work: Nam Ghosa
, Bhakti Ratnavali
, Q97266666

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Madhavdev is an important preceptor of the Ekasarana Dharma known for his loyalty to his guru, Srimanta Sankardev as well as his artistic brilliance. Initially a shakta worshipper, he was converted to Ekasarana Dharma by Sankardev and became his most prominent disciple. He became the religious as well as artistic successor of Sankardeva after the latter's death in 1568. He is known particularly for his book of hymns, the Naam Ghosa, as well as a large selection of songs called Borgeets.

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BBorgeet1500 · Devotional song composed by Srimanta Sankardeva and Madhavdeva

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Sundaridiya Satra1570 · Satra located in Barpeta districti

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Sex or gender: male
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