Also known as Errana, he filled the gap left by his predecessors by finishing the remaining half of the Aranya Parva . He skillfully blended the styles of Nannayya and Tikkana, ensuring the epic felt like a single, cohesive masterpiece. The Malayalam Kavithrayams
(11th Century) : Often called the ("First Poet"). He began the translation under the patronage of King Rajaraja Narendra, completing the first two books ( Parvas ) and part of the third. Tikkana Somayaji kavithrayam
The are not just poets; they are the cultural fathers of the Telugu people. Nannaya gave the grammar, Tikkana gave the soul, and Errana gave the continuity. Together, they built a temple of words where the Telugu spirit has worshipped for over 900 years. Also known as Errana, he filled the gap
Malayalam literature distinguishes between two major trinities: the (Ancient) and Adhunika (Modern) Kavithrayams. Prachina Kavithrayam (Ancient Trinity) He began the translation under the patronage of
Errana ensured literary unity. Without him, the Telugu Mahabharata would have been a fragmented masterpiece. He is also a pioneer of pure devotional ( Bhakti ) poetry in Telugu.
The first pillar of the Kavithrayam is represented by the , a group of brothers—Madhava Panikkar, Sankara Panikkar, and Rama Panikkar—who lived during the 14th century. They are often collectively referred to as Kannassan .