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The Telugu form of Harikatha originated in
Coastal Andhra during the 19th century.
[2] Harikatha Kalakshepam is most prevalent in
Andhra even now along with
Burra katha.
Haridasus going round villages singing devotional songs is an age-old tradition during Dhanurmaasam preceding
Sankranti festival.
Ajjada Adibhatla Narayana Dasu was the originator of the Telugu Harikatha tradition, and with his Kavyas and Prabandhas has made it a special art form