Oggu Katha or Oggukatha is a traditional folklore singing praising and narrating the stories of Hindu Gods Mallana, Beerappa and Yellamma. It originated among Kuruma community (Yadavas), who devoted themselves to the singing of ballads in praise of Lord Siva (also called Mallikarjuna). 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 Yadavas and perform the marriage of Mallanna with Bhramaramba.
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