essay
The Sudras of Cochin
Cochin tribes and castes • 2 • Published In 1912 • Pages: 1-102
By: Anantha Krishna Iyer, L. Krishna, Diwan Bahadur.
Abstract
This is a general ethnography and culture history of the Nayar caste of central Kerala (Cochin). It covers historical information on military organization and warfare, house type and construction, caste subdivisions, personal names and titles, marriage customs, puberty customs (for the girl), polygamy, childbirth, naming ceremonies, the tarawád (matrilocal joint family), administration of justice, feudalism, village organization, districts, games, dramatic performances, religious and agricultural festivals, religion, funeral customs, caste occupations, food, clothing, and personal ornamentation. Of particular interest is the information on Nayar serpent cults and demon worship.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2017
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- South Asia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle; 1964-1968
- Field Date
- ca. 1902-1906
- Coverage Date
- 1761-1912
- Coverage Place
- central Kerala, India
- Notes
- L. K. Anantha Krishna Iyer
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 12016168
- LCSH
- Kerala (India)