Bharatchandra Ray Gunakor was an 18th-century Bengali and Sanskrit Sakta court poet and song composer. He is mostly known for his poetic work, Annadamangal or Annapurnamangal. He is often referred to
Annada Mangal, or Nutan Mangal, is a Bengali narrative poem in three parts by Bharatchandra Ray, written in 1752–53. It eulogizes Hindu goddess Annapurna, a form of Parvati, worshipped in Bengal. It i
Bharatchandra Ray
…Bharatchandra Ray Gunakor (1712–1760) was an 18th-century Bengali and Sanskrit Sakta court poet and song composer. He is mostly known for his poetic work, Annadamangal or Annapurnamangal. He is often referred to simply as Bharatchandra. Maharaja Krishnachandra of Nadia conferred him with the title Gunakor, after which…
Annapurna (sitting on throne) giving alms to Shiva (standing at left), a scene from Annada Mangal, colour lithograph, 1895.