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Video | Cultural traditions of the Halakki people – Karnataka
Watch a series of short videos by Venkatesh Lakshmanan: Jana Padhe Geethe – Halakki drumming A wooden watering utensil Processing grain Grain storage A traditional measuring cup Making halli (seedi) drawings Making rice cakes Suggi Habba celebration Dance during the … Continue reading
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Video | Kota women’s dance: Shivaratri celebrations – Nilgiri mountains of South India
As part of Shivaratri celebrations, Kota women perform a traditional dance known as Gummi Attam. Video by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >>
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Slideshow | Kota game
Photographs and information by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >> Notes The annual celebration at Kunda Kotagiri village includes a traditional game called Pullatt. According … Continue reading
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Slideshow | Kota dance and music
Photographs and information by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2013 taken in Kunda Kotagiri village on the occasion of Shivaratri (19 March 2013). This is the main annual festival celebrated by the Kota community. More >> Notes Drum membranes are heated at the fire for tuning Adjusting the reed of the kol … Continue reading
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