When looking for something else I found this old post, and as I am especially interested in the kater I have researched it a bit.
In an article written in South Indian Studies, vol. 25, 2009, I have taken it back to the 10th century in Orissa.
It seems as if it could have started in the South, although there is no evidence so far for this, and it could even be older, but further research will have to be done.
Jens
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