[2] Gayakratna Baidyanath Sharma is one of the notable performers in recent times.

[4][1] Dasakathia is thought to be originated from Khandara village from Ganjam district of Odisha.

[5] Dasakathia performances mainly tell mythological stories, primarily about Lord Shiva, but also other gods as well.

Besides mythology , stories based on love , romance, elopement , deceit and marriage are used as subjects as well .

Recently government has used Dasakathia artists for many public service messages.