Adibhatla Praised for Unmatched Devotion

Rapid Summary

• Event: The 160th birth anniversary of Harikatha exponent Srimad Ajjada Adibhatla Narayanadasu was celebrated in Tirupati on August 31, 2025.
• Festivity Details: The event, titled ‘Harikatha Vaibhavam,’ was organized by TTD’s Hindu Dharma Prachara Parishat (HDPP).
• keynote Speaker: Renowned scholar Medasani Mohan highlighted Narayanadasu’s contributions to glorifying the art form of Harikatha and his emphasis on divine devotion (‘Hari Bhakti’).
• Performances & Discourses:

– HDPP artistes performed compositions of Narayanadasu.
– Y. Venkateswarlu Bhagavatar delivered a discourse on the role of Harikatha for spreading Dharma.
– M.V. Simhachala Sastry Bhagavatar, Parayitam Narayanacharya Bhagavatar, M. Ramudu Bhagavatar, and others performed various thematic pieces like ‘Bhakta Markandeya,’ ‘Bhakta shabari,’ ‘Parvati Kalyanam,’ and ‘Gajendra Moksham.’

• HDPP dignitaries including secretary sriram Raghunath and Additional Secretary Rama Gopal were present.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The commemoration highlights the enduring cultural significance of Harikatha as an art form dedicated to promoting spiritual values and Dharmic teachings in contemporary society. Srimad Ajjada Adibhatla Narayanadasu’s legacy underscores the synthesis between storytelling,devotion,and artistic expression-a tradition that could foster cultural enrichment amid modernity’s challenges.

Reviving conventional practices like Harikatha could serve as a tool for intergenerational connection while propagating moral values central to Indian ethos. Scholars’ emphasis on its spiritual depth suggests its potential role in addressing societal issues through non-sectarian teachings rooted in spirituality.

Read more at: The Hindu