Harikatha is a beautiful art form combining story telling, music and philosophy. In earlier days this was very prevalent and practiced widely to promote devotion towards the Lord but alas! it is a dying art. I was introduced to Harikatha when I got an opportunity to listen to Sri Krishnapremi (Sri Anna) at the Krishna temple in Malleswaram, Bangalore. Intoxicated by this format, later I got an opportunity to listen to Smt. Vishaka Hari at the Ramar Koil at Ramnagar, Coimbatore. She combines her excellent command over Carnatic music with the 'bhaava' & 'bhakti' required to tell stories about Krishna, Purandaradasar, Rama etc. Her unique way of Harikatha brings people to tears and down to their knees to bow down before the Almighty.
Listed below are some "must listen" harikathas by Vishaka Hari.
Purandaradasa Charithram - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urH1PG6F-1o
Sabari Motcham - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4ZXChy15wg
Inviting you to partake on this divine offering!
(Note: These Harikathas are in Tamil!)
(Note: These Harikathas are in Tamil!)
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