Among the several storytelling folk arts prevelant in the Telugu States, Harikatha has a special place. Some opine that this form originated from the Vedas or is as old as the Ramayana itself. Sri Ajjada Adibhatla Narayanadasu Garu had a great hand in formulating and propogating this art form. Know more about the art form, its champion, the rules and format of the storytelling technique, the costume of the storytellers who are also known as the Bhagavatulu, the accompanying instruments, the stage on which it is performed, the stories told, famous Bhagavatulu and so much more in this detailed presentation.

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