Kani (Kanikkar) is a tribe living in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Their clan history is described in a ‘Kathaganam’. What is the name of that song ?

Challenger App

★

1M+ Downloads

APaththadippattu

BKallanapporu

CBheemanpattu

DThunkippattu

Answer:

The clan history of the Kani (Kanikkar) tribe living in the Western Ghats of Kerala is described in a 'Kathaganam' known as Kallanapporu.
"Kallanapporu" is a traditional "Kathaganam" (narrative song) of the Kani (also known as Kanikkar) tribe, who live in the Western Ghats of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The song is a significant part of their cultural heritage and is used to describe and preserve their clan history and social structure.
It serves as a form of oral tradition, passing down their lineage and historical accounts from one generation to the next.

Related Questions:

Who is the primary deity worshipped by the Kurumbar tribe?

Identify the correct statements about the 'Kurichiya' tribe of Wayanad :

The name `Kurichiya’ is derived from the 'kuri' or the sandalwood paste that they apply on their foreheads and chests as a custom.
The Kurichiyas uphold a matrilineal social structure and embrace communal living in joint families
Kurichiyas have a distinguished history of resistance against British colonization
The Kurichiyas worship some of the same deities as other Hindus in Kerala

Which of the following statement/s are true about the 'Kadar Tribes of South India'?

The Kadar tribe is a designated Scheduled Tribe only found in the state of Kerala.
During the early twentieth century, the Kadars collaborated with forest officials to take care of the forest and guide royal hunting parties in the princely state of Cochin
In recent times, many members of the Kadar tribe have shifted to areas closer to the plains and urban regions