What is the meaning of OGGU Katha?
Oggukatha is a traditional folk theatre form which is an ancient narrative form of Telugu speaking regions. It derives its name from Oggu – a small hand drum associated with Lord Shiva and literally means, oggu-tales. It is performed by the pastoral communities like Kuruma and Golla(Yadavs), of the Deccan plateau.
Who invented OGGU Katha?
Sri. Vallam Pedda Veeraiah
Founder of Oggu kathalu was Sri. Vallam Pedda Veeraiah which was continued by his son Vishwa Vikyatha Oggu Katha Sarva Bhoumulu Vallam Sathaiah. The stories, scripts, dialogues and lyrics on Kommaravelli Mallana, Yellama Devi, Nalla Pochamma Devi were all developed by Vallam Sathaiah.
What is the meaning of Oggu Katha?
Oggu Katha or Oggukatha is a traditional folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of Hindu gods Mallana, Beerappa and Yellamma. It originated among the Yadav and Kuruma Golla communities, who devoted themselves to the singing of ballads in praise of Lord Shiva (also called Mallikarjuna).
What is the role of Oggu katha singers in the temple?
The Oggu Katha singers sing the tale of Mallanna here. Devotees offer prayers to Mallanna with the help of Oggu Pujaris who draw a rangoli called as Patnam ( A form of offering prayers to Lord ) in front of Lord Mallanna inside temple and also in temple’s verandah.
Who was the founder of Oggu Kathalu?
Founder of Oggu kathalu was Sri. Vallam Pedda Veeraiah which was continued by his son Vishwa Vikyatha Oggu Katha Sarva Bhoumulu Vallam Sathaiah. The stories, scripts, dialogues and lyrics on Kommaravelli Mallana, Yellama Devi, Nalla Pochamma Devi were all developed by Vallam Sathaiah.
Who is the most famous Oggu Katha artist in Telangana?
The popular names in Oggu katha artists are Chukka Sattaiah made oggu katha famous worldwide. Chukka Sattaiah famous for Beerappa oggu katha, mallanna oggu katha, sri mandatha oggu katha with his melodious voice which attracts the Telangana people. Midde Ramulu very famous in TV shows and his well-known oggu katha kalakarulu.