മാമലക്കണ്ടം കാടും…വെങ്കലം പാട്ടിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങളും | Mamalakandam and Venkalam Paatti

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മാമലക്കണ്ടം കാടും…വെങ്കലം പാട്ടിയുടെ വിശേഷങ്ങളും | Mamalakandam and Venkalam Paatti.

Mamalakandam is a small beautiful village located around 32 kms from Kothamangalam taluk in Ernakulam district and 86 kms towards east from district head quarters kakkanad with an average elevation of 1200 meters above sea level. It is one of the hidden tourist attractions in kerala.

The 'Muthuvan’ people were loyal subjects of the dynasty of Madurai, according to tribal legend. When the dynasty was deposed, the surviving royal members migrated to Travancore, central Kerala. On their way to Kerala, the Muthuvas carried the idols of Madurai Meenakshi, the deity of the royal family, on their backs. The word Muthuvar in Tamil is used to denote the same community in Tamil Nadu. The word "Muthu" means elder and literal meaning of "Muthuvar" is elders. Muthuvan are the ancient tribes of this land.

The Muthuvans are very independent and reluctant to interact with the outside world. The Muthuva tribe grows ragi, cardamom and lemon grass. Now they are also cultivating banana and tapioca for their daily usage. Most of their women are illiterate and strongly bonded with their customs.

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