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- Social Life of Bedakampana Lingayats Living in Thalakkarai Hamlet of Anthiyur Taluk in Erode District
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1 PG & Research Department of History, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 PG & Research Department of History, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Thindal, Erode, Tamil Nadu, IN
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HuSS: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 4, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 86-93Abstract
India is a country with a diversified cultural heritage with a population of 1.3 billion, living in 29 states and 7 union territories. India consists of many creeds, castes, languages and religions. There are many communities living in the isolated regions of the vast and interior forests. Bedakampana Lingayat community, the followers of Lord Shiva is located in the remote Thalakkarai village in Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, but is equally vibrant as the communities in any suburban villages of India. Despite being less explored by social scientists, they translate traditions as their vehicle to modernity. It is very fascinating to know that being exclusive in the modern governance, they strive hard to be inclusive in social and political development and do contribute to the rich diversity in culture and religion of India. Hence, this paper studies the social lives and veracity of Bedakampana Lingayats of Thalakkarai exploring their livelihood pattern, accessibility to health and nutrition, availability of education, transport and communication facilities. This paper aims at how effectively the Government Welfare Programmes such as Sarva Sihksha Abhiyan reach them, and focuses on their awareness on such schemes and the rate of utilization of the above said schemes.Keywords
Communities, Forest, Livelihood, Rites, Rituals.Full Text
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- Personal interview with Murugan R, Lingayat, Thalakkarai village on 13.11.2017
- Ibid.
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- Ibid.
- Religious Practices and Beliefs of Bedakampana Lingayats Residing in the Thalakkarai Hamlet of the Burgur Hills in Tamil Nadu
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1 Associate Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of History, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode - 638012, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Associate Professor and Head, PG and Research Department of History, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode - 638012, Tamil Nadu, IN
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HuSS: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 10, No 1 (2023), Pagination: 8-12Abstract
India, the world's largest democratic nation, boasts a diverse and rich cultural heritage, with a population of approximately 1,417,681,535 as of April 15, 2023. The country comprises 28 states and 8 union territories, housing a citizenry that represents various religions, origins, dialects, and beliefs. Within this diverse population, certain communities reside in remote suburbs or forested areas, such as the Bedakampana Lingayats of Thalakkarai village live in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Despite limited attention from social scientists, these Lingayats embrace their traditions as a means of navigating modernity. They demonstrate a remarkable balance between preserving their distinct identity and actively contributing to India's rich cultural and religious diversity. This paper aims to explore the religious practices and beliefs of the Bedakampana Lingayats of Thalakkarai, focusing on their worship rituals, religious ceremonies, and festivals. The Lingayats, also known as Lingawants, Lingangis, Lingadharis, Shivabhaktas, and Virasaivas, are devout followers of Lord Shiva. As strict vegetarians, they prefer to be addressed as Virasaivas. Their name derives from the Sanskrit word "Linga", symbolizing their profound devotion to Lord Shiva. By delving into their religious lives and examining the authenticity of their practices, this study sheds light on the contributions of the Bedakampana Lingayats to India's cultural and religious tapestry.
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Communities, Culture, Ishtalinga, People, Religion, Virasaivas, WorshipFull Text
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