TRIBAL CULTURE AND LIVELIHOOD OF ATTAPPADY Authors: Thomas S* And Pandey MK
ABSTRACT
Attappady is a tribal block in the Mannarkkad taluk of Palakkad, Kerala, containing one of
the state's largest tribal communities. Attappady is near the Nilgiri Hills and the Western
Ghats, on the boundary between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The reserve region is home to
Irulas, Mudugas, and Kurumbas, each with their unique lifestyle, culture, and dietary
habits. This research adopted a Participatory Action Research Method which includes
qualitative methodologies and techniques such as interviews and participant and nonparticipant observation. Tribals are a component of Indian culture, and they practise a variety
of rituals aimed at preserving the environment. The tribal culture is primarily made up of
natural elements. The study shed light on the tribes' primary cultural features, such as their
culture, tradition, sociocultural values, rituals, the current state of tribal life, and government
initiatives.
Keywords: Tribal Culture, Livelihood of Attappady, Tribal Community Publication date: 01/11/2022 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2022/November/MS_IJBPAS_2022_6428.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.11.6428
