The Paniyas, an Ex-slave Tribe of South IndiaStudy on the social life of the Paniya tribe in Wayanad, Kerala. |
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Page 144
... pollution . The following are the tabus to be observed by the close kindred during the seven - day period of polluton after a death in the family : 1 . Should not chew betel . 2. No meat or fish should be eaten . 3 . No fried food ...
... pollution . The following are the tabus to be observed by the close kindred during the seven - day period of polluton after a death in the family : 1 . Should not chew betel . 2. No meat or fish should be eaten . 3 . No fried food ...
Page 145
... pollution ( tekapula ) is however observed only for twelve days by the closest matrilateral relatives , i . c . , brothers and sisters and sister's children and arapula ( half - pollution ) for seven days by the wife / husband and ...
... pollution ( tekapula ) is however observed only for twelve days by the closest matrilateral relatives , i . c . , brothers and sisters and sister's children and arapula ( half - pollution ) for seven days by the wife / husband and ...
Page 154
... pollution , but the expression of the happiness of the community in the nubility of the adolescent girl . Every one is interested in wishing her well and she expresses her gratitude to them and her prayer for their continued interest in ...
... pollution , but the expression of the happiness of the community in the nubility of the adolescent girl . Every one is interested in wishing her well and she expresses her gratitude to them and her prayer for their continued interest in ...
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