The Paliyars Have Depended Historically On Fish And Crabs During Food Scarcity
The Paliyars of Tamil Nadu and Kerala have been dependent on nature and forests for their survival, including food requirements. Adivasi...
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S.Ramarajan
Dec 7, 20222 min read
Bamboo Rice: Traditional Food Of The Paliyar Tribe
The Paliyar tribe has been using bamboo rice as one of the staple food items, because of its abundance in the forest areas inhabited by...
Murugeshwari
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Coexisting With Nature: How The Paliyars Of Tamil Nadu Earn Their Living
The following article by Murugeshwari, depicts the interdependence of Paliyar tribe and the forests. It details the traditional...
S.Ramarajan
Sep 27, 20223 min read
The History Of The Paliyar Tribe Of Tamil Nadu
The lands of Kurinji, Mullai, Marutham, Neythal and Balai, have historically been inhabited by different tribes, including the Paliyars...
S. Ramarajan
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Food Culture Of The Paliyar Tribe
There are so many interesting and noteworthy facts surrounding tribal living that it is nearly impossible to discuss and write about them...
Murugeshwari
Aug 17, 20223 min read
How The Paliyars Of Tamil Nadu Earn Their Living?
They pray so that no harm comes to the trees and the forests that have been protecting them and providing for them since ages.
Murugeshwari
Aug 3, 20223 min read
How Paliyar Tribals In Kodaikanal Are Fighting To Better Their Future?
Minimum transportation facilities on poorly constructed roads increase the hardships of the Paliyar children and youth.
Murugeshwari
Apr 7, 20224 min read
The Cultural Practices Of Kodaikanal's Tribals Living as 'One With Nature' Threatened
The Paliyars and the Pulayars, have always lived in harmony with the nature, propagating 'oneness' with it. These tribes of Tamil Nadu,...
Murugeshwari
Mar 11, 20224 min read
Kaaleeswari Ammal: The Paliyar Woman Inspired By Her Lived Experience to Work For The Adivasis
The Adivasi communities of India are prone to socio-economic and political vulnerabilities, due to years of oppression and repression....
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