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Tag Archives: Halakki
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
Posted in Anthropology, Cultural heritage, Customs, Health and nutrition, Homes and utensils, Music and dance, Names and communities, Seasons and festivals, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Video contents
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Tribal communities of Uttara Kannada district (Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Gokarna & Honnava) – Karnataka
The Uttara Kannada district is home to many indigenous tribal communities among others, including the Sidhis, Goulis, Kunabis, Gondas and the Halakki. The Halakki people are scattered across several Taluks of Uttara Kannada district namely Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Gokarna and … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Names and communities, Regions of India, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council
Tagged Gond, Gouli, Halakki, Kunabi, Sidhi (Siddi)
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