Vol. 4 No. SPL 2 (2022): Volume 4, Issue SPL 2, Year 2022
Articles

History and Culture of the Papanasa Kaani People in Anthropological Perspective

Raja A.S
Department of Tamil, Don Bosco College, Dharmapuri-636809, Tamil Nadu, India

Published 2022-02-28

Keywords

  • Kanni Enathar,
  • Aaruvikalipu,
  • Pachilai,
  • Molikaichedi,
  • Enjikuli,
  • Ellaithali
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How to Cite

A.S, R. (2022). History and Culture of the Papanasa Kaani People in Anthropological Perspective. International Research Journal of Tamil, 4(SPL 2), 209-211. https://doi.org/10.34256/irjt22s233

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Abstract

The aim of the paper is to know the history, culture and tradition of the ancient kani people. The methodolgyis to collect the materials orally and taking personal interviews. the place is located in Tenkasi district, Ambasamudrum and pabanasam areas. In ancient days kani people used eat animals honey and Tuber and bulbs but now they eat rice and grains. They are living in huts. They are planting medicinal plants and one famous pharmacy is there. For centuries they have been giving medicine for jaundice. They are worshipping Goddess like petchiamman. They also built a church for Christian congregation.They prefer love marriages. divorce and remarriage are allowed and acceptable.

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