The Nilgiris are the home of several tribal peoples who have lived in the area for millennia. Historically, the Todas bred buffaloes that supplied the milk, the Kotas were potters, ironsmiths and carpenters, Kurumbas used their supernatural powers to influence or predict events, Irulas were herbal doctors and the Paniyas were slaves and bonded labourers. [...]
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Posted by karan on April 19th, 2008
The Verdant hills, the lush green valleys and the pristine natural beauty of the hill resort of Ooty offers the urban tired souls a chance to resume their affair with Nature, to whom they truly belong. The heavenly hill resort like a blushing bride peeks from behind lofty Nilgiri hills. The unassuming beauty of this [...]
