Kurumbar--shepherds of South India.

Kurumbar or Kurumans or Kurubaru caste are shepherds of South India. They are indigenous people of India. Even though they are called in different names like Kurumans,Kurumbar, Kuruba and these names are synonyms and one and the same. They speak Kuruman tribal Kannada language. Their God is Veerabadra (Beera dhevaru). They celebrate the God by breaking coconuts on their heads. Their surnames are Gounder, Gowder, Heggade, Naiker, and others. They are known as Dhangar in rest of India.

Kurumbas of Nilgiri hills are originally shepherds are said to have been closely related to the Pallavas #AajNEWJDekhaKya

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Guardians of the Flock: How Kuruba Shepherds in Karnataka Coexist with Wolves

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Kuruba (also known as Kuruba Gowda, Kuruma and Kurumbar) is a Hindu caste native to the Indian state of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are the third-largest caste group

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Old photo of Kurumbas tribal encampment in Ooty Kurumba are shepherds and weavers of coarse woolen blankets. The Kurumbar are one of the earliest known inhabitants of the Western ghats , who

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The Kurubas derive their name from kuri (sheep) and have a long-standing identity as shepherds of the Deccani black sheep, with origin myths linking them to Lord Shiva. Their faith centres on

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Castes and Tribes of Southern India/Kurumba or Kuruman - Wikisource, the free online library

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Kuruba shepherds struggle to retain traditional lifestyle

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The Kurubas derive their name from kuri (sheep) and have a long-standing identity as shepherds of the Deccani black sheep, with origin myths linking them to Lord Shiva. Their faith centres on

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Castes and Tribes of Southern India/Kurumba or Kuruman - Wikisource, the free online library

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Kurumbas Tribes of Tamil Nadu, South India

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Old photo of Kurumbas tribal encampment in Ooty Kurumba are shepherds and weavers of coarse woolen blankets. The Kurumbar are one of the earliest known inhabitants of the Western ghats , who

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Kuruba shepherds struggle to retain traditional lifestyle

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Kuruba Shepherds Of Andhra Pradesh

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