Compiled on: April 2026 Genre: Devotional / Spiritual / Folk 1. Overview In Karnataka, “Annayya” or “Annavru” most commonly refers to Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji (also known as Nadeduvaru Annavru ). Devotional songs dedicated to him see continuous release on YouTube, Kannada devotional audio labels, and during Shivaratri , Guru Purnima , and Annayya Aradhana Mahotsava .