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Koraga Tribes
Context
The decline in the Koraga population raises concerns regarding the preservation of their unique cultural heritage and traditional practices.
About the Koraga Tribe:
- The Koraga tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India, is facing a declining population. They primarily reside in the Dakshin Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka, as well as the Kasargod district of Kerala.
- Koraga tribe are found in the southern parts of India, particularly in Karnataka (Dakshin Kannada and Udupi districts) and Kerala (Kasargod district).
- Language: While most Koragas speak the Tulu language, they also have their own distinct language.
- Clans: The Koragas are divided into 17 exogamous clans or sects, known as "bali."
- Economy: Traditionally, the Koragas are agriculturists, relying on forest produce like bamboo, cane, and creepers for basketry. Their livelihoods are closely linked to the forests and natural resources.
- Culture & Practices: They engage in folk dances, rituals, and songs to appease deities, seek good harvests, and prevent epidemics.
- Dholu (drum) and Voote (flute) are the key musical instruments of the Koragas.
- Social Structure:
- The Koraga tribe practices a matrilineal system, with descent traced through the female line, although patrilocal residence is followed after marriage.
- Property inheritance is equal among both sons and daughters.
- Religious Practices: They worship various Bhuta deities through rituals like Bhuta Kola, a folk dance associated with worshipping spirits like Panjurli, Kallurti, Korathi, and Guliga.
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