Explanation:

Recently, Department of Archaeology in Karnataka will soon commence field research work to explore archaeological evidences that may put an end to speculations regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa. Though it was widely believed that the mystic poet was born in Purandharagad, Maharashtra, many in Malnad claim that he hailed from the region. Purandara Dasa (1484 – 1565) of Haridasa movement, was a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a Vaishnava poet, a saint and a social reformer. He was a disciple of the Dvaita philosopher-saint Vyasatirtha. He is a contemporary of Kanakadasa. He is known as the “Pitamaha of Carnatic Music”.‘Purandara Vithala’ was the pen name of his compositions. Hence all statements are correct.