Tallapaka Annamacharya was a 15th-century Hindu saint and the earliest known Indian musician to compose songs called sankirtanas in praise of the god Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. He is the first known composer in carnatic music.  Standing tall: The 108-ft. statue of Annamacharya at Tallapaka. How far : 500 km from Hyderabad and 75Km from Cuddapah...