There are two main operas written by the famous Carnatic music composer Tyagaraja. These are `Nowka Charitram` and `Prahlada Bhakta Vijayam`, also known as `Prahlada Bhakti Vijayam`. Know more on the performance and techniques of Operas of Tyagaraja at:
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