Ogirala Veeraraaghava Sharma - This composer is also known as Gyaanaananda Teerta because his Guru Shri Natha Nanda Teertha administered it as his "Deeksha-namam" which appeared as his "Mudra" in songs he composed in the later part of his life. He composed in Telugu upon the goddess Gayatri Devi, and published a book in 1947, after which he moved to Kovvur. His musical guru was Brahmashri Harinagabhushanam. His "Devi Gana Sudha" consists of 86 compositions in praise of the goddess. His daughter B Vimala continues the tradition.

Mudra:

Compositions:

• shree gaayatree dEvi - valaci
  
• sundari sadaa - sudda dhanyaasi