{"id":28336,"date":"2025-11-08T11:04:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T05:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=28336"},"modified":"2025-11-08T15:32:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T10:02:06","slug":"koraga-tribe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/koraga-tribe\/","title":{"rendered":"Koraga Tribe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Koraga Tribe Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A groundbreaking genomic study led by researchers from Mangalore University and Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University) has identified a distinct ancestral source in the Koraga tribe that may date back to the Indus Valley Civilisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Koraga Tribe<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Koraga is an indigenous tribal community that is basically found mainly in<\/span><b> the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala state.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Koragas are classified as a <\/span><b>Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the <\/span><b>2011 census, their total population is 1582,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in which 778 were males and 804 females.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People communicate either in <\/span><b>their language, known as Koraga Bhasha, or in Tulu.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Culture and Economy:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Koragas mainly depend on <\/span><b>agriculture and forest resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their livelihoods.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are known for their traditional crafts, such as <\/span><b>basket-making<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and actively participate in <\/span><b>folk dances and rituals <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that reflect their rich cultural heritage.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Koraga community follows a <\/span><b>matrilineal family system <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a <\/span><b>unique clan structure called &#8220;bali,&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which plays an important role in their social organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koragas are <\/span><b>led by the most senior person in the village, often known as Mooppan.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> He ensures the well-being of the members of the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Drumming and traditional music<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are integral to their rituals and community celebrations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Dholu and Voote (Drum and Flute)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were two i<\/span><b>mportant musical instruments <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the Koragas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> rhythmic drum-beating, especially with the &#8220;dholu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; is a significant aspect of their cultural identity, used in various ceremonies and gatherings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Religious Beliefs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Koragas follow <\/span><b>Hinduism <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but have <\/span><b>distinct tribal religious beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They<\/span><b> worship spirits known as &#8220;Bhutas&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and believe in the power of magic and rituals to ward off evil. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/states\/karnataka\/2025\/Nov\/06\/study-traces-koraga-tribes-ancestry-to-indus-valley-finds-proto-dravidian-genetic-lineage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">NIE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Koraga Tribe is found mainly in the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts of Karnataka and the Kasaragod district of Kerala state. 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