Kathawachak

North India:

• Geeta Gyan Parivar (Haridwar, Uttarakhand): Renowned for their oratory skills in delivering spiritual discourses, particularly focusing on the Bhagavad Gita.

• Jagad Guru Ram Bhadraचार्य जी (Acharya Ji) (Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh): Known for his in-depth explanations of Hindu scriptures, especially the Ramayana and Upanishads.

• Mridul Krishna Shastri (Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh): A unique Kathawachak who blends storytelling with humor to convey spiritual messages.

• Murari Bapu (Gujarat): A highly respected Kathawachak known for his captivating storytelling and explanations of Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad Gita and Ramcharitmanas.

South India

• Deshbandhu Chinnaswami (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) (Deceased): Respected for his eloquent delivery of Katha based on various scriptures, including the Bhagavad Gita and Puranas.

• Tulasi Mata (Kerala): Revered Kathawachak known for her soulful renditions of devotional hymns and stories from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

• Anantha Ramanubha Swamigal (Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu): A renowned Katha exponent known for his discourses on various scriptures and his ability to connect with audiences.

East India

• Ram Katha Vachak Maharaj Ramchandra (Kolkata, West Bengal): Specializes in Katha recitals based on the Ramayana, captivating audiences with storytelling and devotional chants.

• Ramakrishna Mission Kathawachak (Various locations): Ramakrishna Mission monks are known for their spiritual discourses and Katha recitals based on various scriptures and the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and Swami Vivekananda. Branches can be found across East India.

• Jay Kishori Ji (Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh): While primarily based in North India, Jay Kishori Ji travels across the country and is known for her unique blend of spiritual discourses and devotional singing.

West India

• Pandit Pranjal Goswami (Mumbai, Maharashtra): Renowned for his insightful interpretations of scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and his ability to connect with audiences through his discourses.

• Shastriji Maharaj (Gujarat): Travels extensively across Gujarat and other parts of India, delivering soul-stirring Katha based on Puranic stories and devotional hymns.

• Devdutt Pattanaik (Mumbai, Maharashtra): A well-known author and speaker who uses storytelling and mythology to explain Hindu scriptures in a contemporary way.