Question

Which traditional Indian art form, also known as Harikatha Kaalakshepam in Telugu and Tamil, combines storytelling, poetry, music, drama, dance, and philosophy, and is commonly performed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka?

• A. Kathak
• B. Harikatha
• C. Bharatanatyam
• D. Yakshagana

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Harikatha

Harikatha This art form, meaning “Story of the Lord,” is also known as Harikatha Kaalakshepam in Telugu and Tamil. It is a rich, composite performance tradition that blends storytelling, poetry, music, drama, dance, and philosophy. Widely practiced in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, the storyteller typically delves into a traditional theme—often centered around the life of a saint or a tale from an Indian epic.