மலசரன பணபடட வழககறகள / Cultural Practices of Malasar

The term ‘tribals’ normally gives the belief that they are humans dwelling in forest areas in an uncivilized or primitive way of life. However, this belief desires to be reconsidered. Every ethnic group possess its very own cultural identity. They ponder on their customs, traditions, language, food, apparel, circle of relatives structures and social practices. For example, as individuals from specific villages, states and countries exhibit unique cultural traits that differ based on geographical and social contexts, the same situation applies to indigenous groups. It is beside the point to label both ourselves and others as uncivilized certainly because of differences in food behaviour, living patterns, or relative systems of life. In the same way, it is incorrect to assume that tribal people lack cultural or civilizational improvement. In Tamil Nadu, several aboriginal tribal groups reside in different regions of Tamil Nadu. Malasar tribal community is one of the very important indigenous tribal groups who live in the upper western ghats of Tamil Nadu. This article examines the cultural practices and traditions of the Malasar tribal community who inhabit the dense forest region of Aaliyar in the Coimbatore district.