eBook | Tribal customs, homes and ornaments in South India: Videos and photographs

The Halakki people are scattered across several Taluks of Uttara Kannada district namely Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Gokarna and Honnavar. Despite exposure to people from the world over some characteristics of their traditional ways are still evident. © Vicky Lakshmanan

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Videos

• Cultural traditions of the Halakki people – Karnataka
• Kota women’s dance: Shivaratri celebrations – Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu

Photos

• The Halakki people of Uttara Kannada district – Karnataka
• Kota dance and music – Nilgiri mountains of Tamil Nadu
• Village life and celebrations: Soliga community – Karnataka

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