Noted Harikatha Bhagavatar, Velidhe Harishankara Sastry passed away at his residence at Rangasipet in Warangal early on Thursday. He was 86.

He authored many mythological and social Harikathas and rendered them on Deccan Radio in the 1930 and 1940s.

He toured extensively and was honoured with gold anklets and titles.

Mr Sastry was honoured with Ugadhi Puraskaram by late Chief Minister N T Rama Rao in recognition of his services and scholarship.

Journalists V L Narasimha Rao and Dasari Krishna Reddy, senior advocate V Harihar Rao, Lok Satta leader Parcha Kodandarama Raoand condoled his death.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Telangana / by Special Correspondent / Warangal – April 22nd, 2016