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Tanjavur Style Of Harikatha Its Evolution & Practice
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Harikatha is a theatre form in which one person presents a
story through narration, music and sometimes dance movements as well.
Historically, it has served essentially to tell tales from the purana-s and religious literature,
highlighting religious values and ethical issues. The following article
comprises edited extracts from Kathakalaksepa: A Study by DR. PREMEELA
GURUMURTHY, published by the International Society for the Investigation of
Ancient Civilisations, Chennai. It is reproduced with the permission of the
author.