Folk herbal practices among toda tribe of the nilgiri hills. But in the past few decades, most of these commonly used antibiotics have become less effective against various ailments. Tribes in nilgiris have their own system of treatment or cure of any ailments in the village. Todas and kotas have been subject to intense anthropological, linguistic and genetic analysis since the early 19th century. During the study, information about ethnoveterinary plants was obtained. Pdf economic empowerment of tribal women in the nilgiris. The highlands are rolling grasslands with patches of temperate forest known as shoala.
Blue mountains is the name given to a range of mountains spread across the borders among the states of tamil nadu, karnataka and kerala. Eproject the traditional dance of paniyas the tribes of nilgiris. According to 2001 census,the scheduled tribe population in tamil nadu is 6521 328917 males and 322404 females constitutes 1. Todas have their own dialect called as toda dialect, without script. This photograph forms the frontispiece of james wilkinson breeks an account of the primitive tribes and monuments of. While the towns in the district presented a secular look, the people in. In tamilnadu, the state in which nilgiris district is situated has 36 scheduled tribes with a combined population of 6. Here we present some information on those tribal communities. The term tribe originated around the greek and the early formation of roman empire. Nilgiris tourism update the region has reasons galore to celebrate the nilgiris.
The nilgiris district popularly known as the blue mountains har bouring indigenous and exotic flora of excellent therapeutic potential. Mar 07, 2012 the kurumbas, who live in the midranges of the nilgiris or bluemountains, entertain a confusing and mysterious identity. Todas, kotas, irulas, kurumbas, paniyas and kattunayakas are given. Interestingly all the six tribes are natives to the nilgiris. Badaga culture may 6, 2016 may 9, 2018 go heritage run 2 comments badaga, india, nilgiri, tamil nadu, tribes the buildings, structures and the railway track in the nilgiri hills is steeped in history. This article reveals importance and traditional skill of toda and their economic life. The full text of this article is available as a pdf 226k. Like the mountain ranges, the word kurumba is found in the adjoining states of tamil nadu, karnataka, and kerala. Tribes of the nilgiri hills the nilgiri hills, a treasure of nature from the beautiful hill stations to the most amazing cultures. Thodas possess good knowledge of medicinal herbs and flowers. 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.
Pdf preliminary screening of medicinal plants used by. Socio economic characteristics of self help group tribal. These todas are said to be of pastoral community and speak toda language, belonging to dravidian family of languages. Tribes of the nilgiri hills and western ghats facts and details. 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. The main tribal communities found in the district are todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, paniyas and kattunaikkan. Environment distribution of sickle cell disease among. 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 ethnobotanical data were collected through interviews and discussions among the herbal practitioners in and around the study area. 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. The culture of each takes a different course of adaptation to the new circumstance. It is a retreat that packs the thrill of high mountains, deep valleys, sparkling water bodies, dense forests and steep slopes, rich. 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 mvnl1, dhamodaran p1 and rajan s2. The life and culture of the nilgiri tribes of south india. Ibdp students from a leading international school visited 2 tribal hamlets in the upper nilgiris south india region to study the culture, religious practices, ceremonies and modern day challenges of the toda tribe classified as a primitive tribal group ptg.
Full text of the aboriginal tribes of the nilgiri hills. The district headquarters ooty, is a major destination for tourists. Pdf ethnomedicinal practices of kurumba tribes of nilgiri district. The thodas, the badagas, the kurumbas, the irulas and the kotas are the original inhabitants of the nilgiris. It has been declared as one of the 14 hotspots of the world because of its unique biodiversity.
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. Tribes live in harmony with nature in the nilgiri hills. Nilgiris district, tamil nadu connie smith tamil nadu overview. In tamilnadu, 36 tribal groups are found in various types of topography. Nilgiris adivasi welfare association kotagiri nawa. Scheduled tribes of nilgiris district under the project socioeconomic survey of scheduled tribes in tamil nadu g. Francis, the nilgiris, asian educational services, delhi, 1984, p. Anthropology of the todas and kotas of the nilgiri hills rare book. Pdf skin diseases have always been associated with a specific relation with the quality of patients daily life and personal hygiene.
Todas and kotas have been subject to intense anthropological, linguistic and genetic analysis. All types of single use plastics are banned in nilgiris district. 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. 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. He opened up candidly in his conversation with cambyte on his experience and journey. Mundakunnu, gudalur taluk, paniya tribes, the nilgiris, tamilnadu, ethnobotany. The nilgiris or the blue mountain is known as the queen of the hill stations.
They are one of the many tribal people indigenous to the region. The kurumbas, who live in the midranges of the nilgiris or bluemountains, entertain a confusing and mysterious identity. Culture change among the nilgiri tribes by david g. Pdf a quantitative profile of the scheduled tribes of nilgiris. Educational field trips to understand, explore and take positive action to revive dying traditional knowledge systems of the tribes of nilgiris. Parthasarathyjakka 2003 irulas of nilgiri district. Antibiotics have always formed an integral part of our daily life in fighting various microbial infections. Mandelbaum culture change among the nilgiri tribes 21 tions.
This aracteristic, aswolias the projecting superciliary arches, and. Nilgiri district is rich not only in floristic elements but also for its ethnic and cultural diversity. Hidden amidst the towering mountains and lush forests are a few tribal settlements. Nilgiris is the abode of many interesting tribes and prominent among them are todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, mullukurumbas and paniyans. 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. Photographer buvanesh who is a native of ooty has been documenting the tribes of nilgiris for the last two years. The todas the todas are the original inhabitants of the nilgiris hills and they are one of the most picturesque tribes in india. Among the six primitive tribes, todas, kotas, paiyans, and kurumbas are exclusively living in. The nilgiris district is in the southern indian state of tamil nadu. The nilgiri district in tamil nadu is home for the todas, kotas, kurumbas, irulas, paniyas and kattunaikans tribes. The worldrenowned travel destination is blessed with not one but several hill stations, each at a different altitude. Parthasarathyjakka 1994 change in family among the tribes of the nilgiri hills, tamilnadu, in a book, the indian family, by igrms, bhopal. The present paper represents the results of an ethnobotanical survey conducted in mundakunnu village of gudalur taluk, nilgiri district of tamil nadu, india.
One earth foundation works towards the conservation and preservation of the immense natural and cultural wealth of the nilgiris region in south india. Just as the various altitudes, the habitat of the tribes and average size of the settlements also vary from tribe to tribe. The results of this study brought forth 41 medicinal applications involving 34 plants that have been found incorporated into their traditional therapeutic relam of herbal cure for various common ailments the observations are discussed in the light of crosscltural perspective among nilgiri abongies. This study highlights the medicoethono botanical information interviewed from nilgin tribes. The present study was carried out in nilgiris district of tamilnadu. 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. 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. 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. About 37 plant species were indentified which are being used by these community to treat a number of ailments and diseases.
Several factors add to the popularity of these tribal people. Nilgiris district of tamilnadu taking into account the six major tribes namely kotas, todas, irulas, paniyas, kurumbas and kattunaickas. Sep 01, 2009 benefits of ict in education in india. Know tamilnadu tribes kurumbas of nilgiris chennai. A total sample of 306 tribal households for the six tribes namely todas, kotas, kurumbas. He established medical centers in kolikarai and aryure tribal villages initially. 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.
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. Narasimhan and registered in 1958 following many year of lonely pioneering work in 1940. Mandelbaum f our tribes, isolated together, mutually interdependent, yet culturally distinct, are simultaneously exposed to alien custom. Among the six primitive tribes, todas, kotas, paiyans, and kurumbas are exclusively living in the nilgiris. The tribes and the other backward classes constituted half of the nilgiris population. Snames of the nngiri hil 3 1924 023 650 827 cornell university library the original of tliis book is in tlie cornell university library. Pdf present paper delineates the finger dermatoglyphic pattern of the pastoral tribal population of the nilgiri region, the todas. The nilgiri hills are part of a larger mountain chain. 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. May 07, 1996 plants from the traditional medical system of the nilgiri tribes s. Now the british administrator, not the council, is the court of last appeal.
Kotagiri and gudalur blocks were selected based on the presence of ngos specifically working for the tribes. 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. The nilgiris adivasi welfare association nawa is a secular, charitable nongovernment organization founded by late padmashri dr. Medicinal plants diversity and their folklore uses by the. 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. 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. The six primitive tribes of tamil nadu behindwoods. The tribes themselves are sometimes called kuruba and. Economic life, embroidery, nilgiris, toda tribal, traditional skills 1. This study reports the surveyed list of medicinal plants used by toda tribes of nilgiri hills in ethnoveterinary practices. While the towns in the district presented a secular look, the people in the villages largely followed the tribal life styles. Accessibility and utilization of comprehensive sickle cell. Pdf folklore of nilgiri tribes as a source of history. Their botanical name, common tribal name, of various plants and uses are discussed.