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Videos on the cultural traditions of the Halakki people (Karnataka)

Posted on 09/12/2011 by website administrator

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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Uttara Kannada district – Map for Halakki article

Posted on 06/08/2011 by website administrator

The Uttara Kannada district is home to many indigenous tribal communities among others, including the Sidhis, Goulis, Kunabis, Gondas and the community I sought- the Halakkis. The Halakki people are scattered across several Taluks of Uttara Kannada district namely Karwar, … Continue reading →

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The Halakki people of Uttara Kannada district (Karnataka)

Posted on 14/07/2011 by Venkatesh Lakshmanan

Text and photos by Venkatesh Lakshmanan © 2011 Traveling along the National Highway 17 that runs along the west coast of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, tucked in between the Arabian sea on one side and forest covered hills on … Continue reading →

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