Ananta Kandali

Ananta Kandali (1540–1580) was Brahmin^{[citation needed]} poet from Hajo, Kamrup district. Ananta Kandali's real name was Haricharan, but he is popularly known by his scholastic title "Ananta Kandali". His father, Ratna Pathak, was a renowned scholar and expounder of the Bhagavata at the Madhava temple.

Haricharan Kandali
Born	January 1540
Died	1580 (aged 39–40)
Pen name	Ananta Kandali
Language	Assamese language[1]
Notable works	Mahiravana Vadha, Harihara Yuddha, Vrttrasura Vadha, Kumara Harana, Sahasra Nama Vrttanta

As a prolific writer, Kandali gained many literary distinctions, and acquired titles like "Ananta Kandali". He became a disciple of Sankardev and attracted towards Vaisnava cult.^[2][3]

See also

• Bhattadeva
• Hema Saraswati