Tag Archives: Paliyar

Schools were a distant dream – Tamil Nadu Nomads Federation

Posted on 01/05/2012 by website administrator

The Hindu,  MADURAI, September 20, 2010  It was nothing short of making the impossible possible. The bringing together of various groups of nomadic tribes like the Nari Koravars, Paliyars, Kaatu Naickers, Sholigars, astrologers, palmists, whip dancers, leather puppet showmen circus performers … Continue reading →

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Medicinal plants used by Paliyar tribals in Theni district of Tamil Nadu

Posted on 16/07/2011 by website administrator

Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants used by Paliyar tribals in Theni district of Tamil Nadu, India. [My paper] S Ignacimuthu, M Ayyanar, K Sankarasivaraman Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-600 034, Tamil Nadu, India. An ethnobotanical survey was carried out … Continue reading →

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