Religious Traditions of the Boyar Community People of Dharmapuri District

Abstract

The culture of a country is closely related to its history and the worship of the people of that country. The cultural genetics of India can be traced back to various traditions and forms of worship. Hinduism, which is said to be the majority religion among them, has many forms of worship along with the sects of Saivism and Vaishnavism. In today's scenario, there is a tendency to integrate the worship of folk deities with Hinduism. The folk deities differ from the Saiva and Vaishnava deities in character and manner of worship. However, the process of associating them with Saiva and Vaishnava deities and trying to connect them with them continues. Moreover, religions such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, etc., are also attracted by folk deities and cultural elements, and there is a tendency to change themselves in order to get closer to them. Therefore, it can be felt that people's lives depend on their ways of worship. The life aspects of the Boyar community people of Dharmapuri district can be understood through their methods of worship. Thus, the worship and rituals of the Boyer people can be understood from this article.