western ghats
An ethno-archaeological study of Shamanic Oddities from the Neolithic culture of South India reveals changes in folk rituals, particularly in the practices of Theyyam and Odiyan transformation
By: JITHU DHANIAN D. C., JISHA V. G. – Human migration, along with advancements in thought and discoveries, led to the formation of widespread beliefs and myths within belief systems. In the South Indian peninsula, regions along the Western Ghats have shown shamanistic traits since the Neolithic era. Our ancestors’ cleansing mindset gave rise to…
Indigenous Knowledge on Medicinal Plants and their Socio-Economic Condition of the Hakkipikki Tribal Population of Western Ghats Areas, Karnataka, India
By: S.L. GURUPRASAD, N. NINGAIAH, S.L. MAMATHA, VIJAYLAXMI AMINBHAVI – This article is on the Folk and indigenous knowledge system of the tribal community of Western Ghats of Karnataka particularly on medicinal plants and their socio-economic dependence on forest. There are numerous herbs available in their surrounding where the tribes are living and that herbs…
Indigenous Knowledge on Medicinal Plants among the Iruliga tribal population of Western Ghats areas, Karnataka, India
By: S.L. GURUPRASAD, N. NINGAIAH, M.R. GANGADHAR – This article is on the Folk and indigenous knowledge system of the tribal community of Western Ghats of Karnataka particularly on medicinal plants and their socio-economic dependence on the forests. There are numerous herbs available in their surrounding where the tribes are living and that herbs are…