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Title
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Honey Hunters of the Nilgiris - The Road to Sustainability_1997 December_Beekeeping & Development
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Description
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The document discusses the traditional practices of honey hunting among tribal communities in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu, India, particularly focusing on the Kurumbas, Irulas, and Kathnaickens tribes. It highlights the cultural significance of honey hunting, which is intertwined with rituals, beliefs, and community cooperation, such as marking honey colonies and performing prayers before harvesting. The document also addresses the ecological and economic challenges these communities face due to changes in their environment and market dynamics, emphasizing the need for documentation and support to sustain their traditional livelihoods. Through a survey conducted by the NGO Keystone, the text aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving these practices and the knowledge associated with them.
Traditional methods/ways/techniques of honey hunting, material/Tools used for hunting, seasons of hunting, rituals/prayers follwed by the hunters before/after hunting.Beliefs/superstitions/traditioin of the hoeny hunterscommunities.
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Contributor
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Snehlata Nath, Mathew John, Pratim Roy
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Date
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1 December 1997
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Format
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.pdf
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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Keystone Foundatiion,
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Rights
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Public
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Tag
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Beekeeping & development
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theme
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Apiculture
