Nilgiris district of tamilnadu taking into account the six major tribes namely kotas, todas, irulas, paniyas, kurumbas and kattunaickas. According to the tamil nadu forest department website, 6 tribal communities, toda, kota, kurumbas, irulur, paniyan and kattunayakan, have been identified as primitive tribal communities. Now the british administrator, not the council, is the court of last appeal. This aracteristic, aswolias the projecting superciliary arches, and. The tribes themselves are sometimes called kuruba and. Socio economic characteristics of self help group tribal. According to 2001 census,the scheduled tribe population in tamil nadu is 6521 328917 males and 322404 females constitutes 1. Tribes in nilgiris have their own system of treatment or cure of any ailments in the village. The nilgiri hills are part of a larger mountain chain. The tribes and the other backward classes constituted half of the nilgiris population. A total of 18 tribal habitations were selected for the study at the rate of three habitations having maximum population of particular tribe for each tribe. Pdf a quantitative profile of the scheduled tribes of nilgiris. Folk herbal practices among toda tribe of the nilgiri. Here we present some information on those tribal communities.
Several factors add to the popularity of these tribal people. The nilgiris or the blue mountain is known as the queen of the hill stations. This photograph forms the frontispiece of james wilkinson breeks an account of the primitive tribes and monuments of the nilgiris india museum, london, 1873. Todas have their own dialect called as toda dialect, without script. Anthropology of the todas and kotas of the nilgiri hills rare book.
Narasimhan and registered in 1958 following many year of lonely pioneering work in 1940. Pdf present paper delineates the finger dermatoglyphic pattern of the pastoral tribal population of the nilgiri region, the todas. Parthasarathyjakka 1994 change in family among the tribes of the nilgiri hills, tamilnadu, in a book, the indian family, by igrms, bhopal. The thodas, the badagas, the kurumbas, the irulas and the kotas are the original inhabitants of the nilgiris. A gis approach brindha b1, prashanthi devi m2 1department of environmental management, bharathidasan university, tiruchirapalli, tamil nadu, india 2assistant professor, department of environmental management, bharathidasan university, tiruchirapalli, tamil nadu, india. The district headquarters ooty, is a major destination for tourists. The culture of each takes a different course of adaptation to the new circumstance. Pdf ethnomedicinal practices of kurumba tribes of nilgiri district. Among the six primitive tribes, todas, kotas, paiyans, and kurumbas are exclusively living in. This study comprises the medicinal uses of 40species belonging to 38 genera and 31 families of medicinal plants have been reported. The present paper represents the results of an ethnobotanical survey conducted in mundakunnu village of gudalur taluk, nilgiri district of tamil nadu, india.
Eventhough, there are six major primitive tribes in the district, the todas have attracted for greater attention both here and abroad, than any other single tribal community. The term tribe originated around the greek and the early formation of roman empire. Situated between the western ghats, these hills are most popular for their hills stations coonoor, ooty etc, the diversity in flora and fauna and the most amazing tribes. Todas and kotas have been subject to intense anthropological, linguistic and genetic analysis since the early 19th century. The natives of the nilgiris were thus subject to the impact of two levels of invading culture, hindu and european. The nilgiri hills is a region of mountains, forests and tea plantations located in southern india where the states of tamil nadu, kerala and karnataka all come together and rise to a height of 2,400 meters. Nilgiris district, tamil nadu connie smith tamil nadu overview. Todas, kotas, irulas, kurumbas, paniyas and kattunayakas are given.
The worldrenowned travel destination is blessed with not one but several hill stations, each at a different altitude. Tribes of the nilgiri hills the nilgiri hills, a treasure of nature from the beautiful hill stations to the most amazing cultures. Accessibility and utilization of comprehensive sickle cell. Interestingly all the six tribes are natives to the nilgiris. Medicinal plants diversity and their folklore uses by the. But in the past few decades, most of these commonly used antibiotics have become less effective against various ailments. These todas are said to be of pastoral community and speak toda language, belonging to dravidian family of languages. Sickle cell disease service centers among tribes of nilgiris, tamil nadu. Mandelbaum culture change among the nilgiri tribes 21 tions. Prior to my work none of the nilgiri kurumba groups have been subjected to intensive anthropological studies, although there are references to them, and in particular to their role visavis the other nilgiri tribes in numerous accounts, including such seminal works as the toda by w. The nilgiris adivasi welfare association nawa is a secular, charitable nongovernment organization founded by late padmashri dr. Home nilgiris waynad tribal welfare society may 18, 2017 tribes of the nilgiri hills the nilgiri hills, a treasure of nature from the beautiful hill stations to the most amazing cultures. Vijay avinashilingam, upayana singh and ram kumar division of dairy extension, national dairy research institute, karnal 2 001, india abstract dairying is one of the most important and economically viable occupation for the tribal households.
Six primitive tribal groups todas, kurumbas, kotas, kattunackens, paniyas and irulas are living in nilgiris. Totally twelve shgs have been randomly selected for the study. A total sample of 306 tribal households for the six tribes namely todas, kotas, kurumbas. Tribes of the nilgiri hills and western ghats facts and details. He established medical centers in kolikarai and aryure tribal villages initially.
Francis, the nilgiris, asian educational services, delhi, 1984, p. The todas the todas are the original inhabitants of the nilgiris hills and they are one of the most picturesque tribes in india. The present study was carried out in nilgiris district of tamilnadu. It is a retreat that packs the thrill of high mountains, deep valleys, sparkling water bodies, dense forests and steep slopes, rich. Mandelbaum f our tribes, isolated together, mutually interdependent, yet culturally distinct, are simultaneously exposed to alien custom. Eproject the traditional dance of paniyas the tribes of nilgiris. In aboriginal times the ultimate sanction in tribal or intertribal dis putes lay with a council composed of the headmen of the tribes. Living conditions of kota tribal women in nilgiris.
Kotagiri and gudalur blocks were selected based on the presence of ngos specifically working for the tribes. Antibiotics have always formed an integral part of our daily life in fighting various microbial infections. Home nilgiris waynad tribal welfare society nilgiris wynaad tribal welfare society is an ngo set up in 1978 to provide free medical and other care to the hill tribe inhabitants living in the nilgiri and wynaad districts of tamil nadu and kerala in south india. The nilgiri district in tamil nadu is home for the todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, paniyas and kattunaikans tribes. Snames of the nngiri hil 3 1924 023 650 827 cornell university library the original of tliis book is in tlie cornell university library. Nilgiris is the abode of many interesting tribes and prominent among them are todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, mullukurumbas and paniyans. Know tamilnadu tribes kurumbas of nilgiris chennai focus. Nilgiris tourism update the region has reasons galore to celebrate the nilgiris. It has been observed that the plant species are used to various ailments of analgesic, antidiarrhoeal. Medicinal plants diversity and their folklore uses by the tribes of nilgiri hills, tamil nadu, india int j pharmacogn chinese med medicinal plants diversity and their folklore uses by the tribes of nilgiri hills, tamil nadu, india logesh r 1, dhanabal sp, duraiswamy b1, chaitanya. Know tamilnadu tribes kurumbas of nilgiris chennai. Culture change among the nilgiri tribes by david g. Photographer buvanesh who is a native of ooty has been documenting the tribes of nilgiris for the last two years. The main tribal communities found in the district are todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, paniyas and kattunaikkan.
This study reports the surveyed list of medicinal plants used by toda tribes of nilgiri hills in ethnoveterinary practices. The nilgiris district is in the southern indian state of tamil nadu. Educational field trips to understand, explore and take positive action to revive dying traditional knowledge systems of the tribes of nilgiris. In tamilnadu, 36 tribal groups are found in various types of topography. Scheduled tribes of nilgiris district under the project socioeconomic survey of scheduled tribes in tamil nadu g. Tribes live in harmony with nature in the nilgiri hills. Primitive tribal groups of nilgiri district ptgs tamil nadu, one of the major states of the southern zone in lndia, consists of important tribal grou ps. The six primitive tribes of tamil nadu behindwoods. Like the mountain ranges, the word kurumba is found in the adjoining states of tamil nadu, karnataka, and kerala. Folk herbal practices among toda tribe of the nilgiri hills. Their botanical name, common tribal name, of various plants and uses are discussed. Full text of the aboriginal tribes of the nilgiri hills see other formats cornell university library bought with the income of the sage endowment fund given in 1891 by henry williams sage date due war 1 wbarnr biw 11 k. While the towns in the district presented a secular look, the people in. Nilgiris adivasi welfare association kotagiri nawa.
May 07, 1996 plants from the traditional medical system of the nilgiri tribes s. The kurumbas, who live in the midranges of the nilgiris or bluemountains, entertain a confusing and mysterious identity. He opened up candidly in his conversation with cambyte on his experience and journey. The full text of this article is available as a pdf 226k. This article reveals importance and traditional skill of toda and their economic life. Sep 01, 2009 benefits of ict in education in india. The toda tribe is one of seven major tribes that are indigenous to this region and they indulge in a lot of rituals and celebrations. Pdf skin diseases have always been associated with a specific relation with the quality of patients daily life and personal hygiene. Parthasarathyjakka 2003 irulas of nilgiri district. Blue mountains is the name given to a range of mountains spread across the borders among the states of tamil nadu, karnataka and kerala.
Culture change among the nilgiri tribes escholarship. Nilgiri district is rich not only in floristic elements but also for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Full text of the aboriginal tribes of the nilgiri hills. About 37 plant species were indentified which are being used by these community to treat a number of ailments and diseases. Photograph of the five hill tribes of the nilgiri hills in tamil nadu, taken by an unknown photographer from the madras school of arts in c. This study highlights the medicoethono botanical information interviewed from nilgin tribes.
While the towns in the district presented a secular look, the people in the villages largely followed the tribal life styles. Todas and kotas have been subject to intense anthropological, linguistic and genetic analysis. The ethnobotanical data were collected through interviews and discussions among the herbal practitioners in and around the study area. Environment distribution of sickle cell disease among. This photograph forms the frontispiece of james wilkinson breeks an account of the primitive tribes and monuments of. Mar 07, 2012 the kurumbas, who live in the midranges of the nilgiris or bluemountains, entertain a confusing and mysterious identity. A study was taken up among the tribal women in the nilgiris district mainly to assess the determinants of tribal women shg members for joining shgs. Thodas possess good knowledge of medicinal herbs and flowers.
Economic life, embroidery, nilgiris, toda tribal, traditional skills 1. All types of single use plastics are banned in nilgiris district. Pdf preliminary screening of medicinal plants used by. In tamilnadu, the state in which nilgiris district is situated has 36 scheduled tribes with a combined population of 6. During the study, information about ethnoveterinary plants was obtained. Hidden amidst the towering mountains and lush forests are a few tribal settlements. Pdf folklore of nilgiri tribes as a source of history. Just as the various altitudes, the habitat of the tribes and average size of the settlements also vary from tribe to tribe. Pdf economic empowerment of tribal women in the nilgiris. The life and culture of the nilgiri tribes of south india. Among the six primitive tribes, todas, kotas, paiyans, and kurumbas are exclusively living in the nilgiris.