The above map of Nilgiri Massif, based on Paul Hockings’s research, shows the division of Badaga Villages into the four ‘SEEMAYs’. As I have explained in the page ‘Hattis’, Badaga Villages are grouped into clusters / communes [there is no particular number as to how many villages will constitute one commune] called OORUs and these [...]
Archive for July, 2009
26 Jul
Different ’strokes’
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The 22nd July, 2009 was considered as a rare day due to total eclipse over some parts of our country.
One advise given to all is not to look at the SUN with naked eyes. Many scientific and religious reasons are given.
In this context, a particular line in our “KARU HARUCHODHU” during our funerals is ‘ [...]
Mookuthi 
Chinna 
View from Akoni 
Hubbathalai 
Hakkilu Hoo [Bird Flower] found in the Nilgiri Hills
Sunrise from my home "Dhoddi" at Hubbathalai 
Tiger is Huli in Badaga
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