Who among the following form the "Trinity of Carnatic Music"?

(A) Syama Sastri
(B) Muthuswami Dikshitar
(C) Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar
(D) Thyagaraja

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (D) only

The "Trinity of Carnatic Music" (also known as the Musical Trinity or Trimurti of Carnatic Music) refers to a group of three legendary composer-saints who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. They are credited with creating a new era in Indian classical music.

The three composers are:

• (A) Syama Sastri (1762–1827): Known for his mastery of rhythm (tala) and his soulful compositions dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi.

• (B) Muthuswami Dikshitar (1775–1835): Famous for his grand, scholarly compositions in Sanskrit, often incorporating the Vina style.

• (D) Thyagaraja (1767–1847): Renowned for his deep devotion to Lord Rama and his prolific creation of kritis that form the backbone of the Carnatic repertoire.

Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar was a legendary Carnatic music singer (vocalist) and teacher of the 20th century, but he is not considered part of the 18th-century "Trinity."