The Paniyas, an Ex-slave Tribe of South IndiaStudy on the social life of the Paniya tribe in Wayanad, Kerala. |
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... tabus . In Coorg , unlike in Kerala , they are allowed to use the ordinary type of umbrellas , wear shoes , and to grow moustaches . With Christians and Muslims , the Paniyas have no problem of pollution tabus . They are in a way happy ...
... tabus . In Coorg , unlike in Kerala , they are allowed to use the ordinary type of umbrellas , wear shoes , and to grow moustaches . With Christians and Muslims , the Paniyas have no problem of pollution tabus . They are in a way happy ...
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... tabu to the Paniyas . But again , educationally and in other matters , the Pulayas of other parts of Kerala have made some progress while this cannot be said of the Paniyas . The Paniyas con- sider another tribe , Ka : t ' t'u Na ickans ...
... tabu to the Paniyas . But again , educationally and in other matters , the Pulayas of other parts of Kerala have made some progress while this cannot be said of the Paniyas . The Paniyas con- sider another tribe , Ka : t ' t'u Na ickans ...
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... 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 should be eaten . 4. No rice with ...
... 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 should be eaten . 4. No rice with ...
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