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Folk dance from Telangana

Oggu Katha or Oggukatha is a traditional folklore singing, praising and narrating the stories of Hindu gods Mallana, Beerappa and Yellamma.^[1] It originated among the Golla (yadav) and Kuruma (Kuruba)communities, who devoted themselves to the singing of ballads in praise of Lord Shiva (also called Mallikarjuna).^[2] These tradition-loving and ritual-performing community moves from place to place, narrating the stories of their caste gods.

Oggus are the traditional priests of the Golla Kurumas and perform the marriage of Mallanna with Bhramaramba.

Etymology

The story narrated about Lord Mallanna or Mallikarjuna Swamy using the instrument "Jaggu"(damarukam) is known as Oggu Katha.

Used at the beginning of each story and also at the marriage festival of Lord Mallanna.

Founder of Oggu kathalu was Sri. Vallam Pedda Veeraiah which was continued by his son Vishwa Vikyatha Oggu Katha Sarva Bhoumulu Vallam Sathaiah.

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