Rayson K. Alex: Oral Literature of Mudugar
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The collection is a result of the WOLP funding that Dr Rayson K Alex received in 2011. The project was to collect the oral literature of an indigenous community called Mudugar. Mudugar live in the mountainous land of Attapady, Palakkad District, Kerala State, South India. The photographs, video-documentaries, audio files and translated interviews are materials collected over a period of two years. Mudugar people and non-indigenous people were involved in the collection of these documents. The documents in different formats contain aspects of the natural, cultural and supernatural aspects of Mudugar. The daily routine of children, women, men, children's games, occupation of Mudugar, songs and music traditions of Mudugar, stories and myths, rituals and festivals are all contained in the files. Please note that items 46-69 are not open for public access.
Collection Details:
Collection: Oral Literature of Mudugar
Collector: Rayson K. Alex
Date(s): 2010-2012
Language(s): Mudugar, Malayalam, English
1. Interview with Raghu
Raghu talks about his experience in the forest.
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2. Interview with Thangaraj
A Mudugar son interacting with his father and sisters.
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3. Interview with Chella
Chella, a Mudugan, talks about their cultural traditions.
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4. Interview with Velli
An interview with Velli of Mudugar Pottikkallu hamlet.
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5. Interview with Raghu
An interview with Mr Raghu. Attappady, a Mudugan.
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6. Interview with Chandran of Abhannur
An interview with a Mudugan called Chandran of Abhannur hamlet.
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7. Interview with Mathew 1
This is an interview with the teacher of Alternative Innovative School for tribal school.
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8. Interview with Mathew 2
This is part of an interview with the teacher of Alternative Innovative School, Mr Mathew K. U.
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9. Interview with Mathew 3
This is part of an interview with the teacher of Alternative Innovative School, Mr Mathew K. U.
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10. Interview with teachers in schools
Interview on Mudugar children with teachers in school.
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11. Interview with Vijay Thangaraj
An interview on traditional knowledge with a 21 year old man named Vijay Thangraj, a Mudugan.
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12. Interview with Thangaraj Maash
Thangaraj Maash, a Mudugar teacher, explains how honey is collected.
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13. Interview with Raghu
Raghu, a Mudugan, talks about traditional religious practices of Mudugar.
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14. Interview with Ramu
This is an interview with a tribal person (Mudugar) named Ramu.
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15. Interview with Ayyappan
Ayyappan, a senior Mudugan, talks about agricultural experiences.
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16. Mudugar songs, Kuyal playing 1
This audio file displays the music created by the wind instrument named "Kuyal" used by Mudugar.
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17. Mudugar songs, Tuning of Kuyal
"Tuning of Kuyal" is an audio file in which the artist tunes his musical instrument.
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18. Mudugar songs, Paambu Theendiidumo
"Paambu Theendiidumo" is a Mudugar song listing the names of different varieties of snakes.
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19. Mudugar songs, Peechikkaypole
A rhyme titled 'Peechikkaypole', sung bu Kavya who is 9 years old.
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20. Mudugar songs, Inchimele poomele
The song, inchimele poomele, popular among Mudugar children, describes the beautiful hills.
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21. Mudugar songs, Panthuvilayadutho
"Panthuvilayadutho" is a Mudugar play-song.
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22. Mudugar songs, Kale Kale Kumba
'Kale Kale Kumba' is a Mudugar song connoting the sexual moves of a partner.
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23. Mudugar songs, Orele Bidithi
'Orele Bidithi' is a Mudugar song sung by a group of middle-aged women led by Sandya.
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24. Mudugar songs, Kulikkanukku Kulamundo
'Kulkkanukku Kulamundo' is a paarnar song sung by a member of Mudugar community.
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25. Mudugar songs, Emettemaattu vanthattu
A melancholic song of the sacrifice of a son sung by Vasanthu of Thudoor Hamlet.
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26. Mudugar songs, Lelo le Karadi
"Oh! Bear!" is a song of Mudugar inviting bears in the forest to dance with the people.
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27. Mudugar songs, Thiruvilakki Riyo Riyo
'Thiruvilakki RiyoRiyo' is a Mudugar religious song which refers to the deity, Malleswaram.
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28. Mudugar songs, Sugumayile
'Sugumayile' is a Mudugar song.
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29. Mudugar songs, Panimale Andavanukku
'Panimale Andavanukku' is a Mudugar religious song.
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30. Mudugar songs, Orani Orani
'Orani Orani' is a Mudugar song which talks about a foreign husband.
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31. Mudugar songs, Manneduthu ailesa
'Manuduthu ailesa' is an agricultural song.
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32. Mudugar songs, Keeri Keeri Vellarikayi
'Keeri Keeri Vellarikari' is a Mudugar song listing the vegetables in the place.
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33. Mudugar songs, Karambe Karambe
'Karambe Karambe' is a song describing knowledge of a ship.
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34. Mudugar songs, Kadile Kottale
'Kadile Kottale' is a Mudugar song which depicts a woman chasing a 'double-headed sparrow' in the forest.
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35. Mudugar songs, Ethukkethukku Vanthaathu
Song sung by Rangi and others in Kunjiyoor, a Mudugar hamlet.
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36. Mudugar songs, Elo Thangame Elelo
Song sung by elderly women of Mudugar at Attapady, led by Rangi.
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37. Mudugar songs, Chinnapoomakale
Chinnapoomakale is a song praising the beauty of a mother's daughter.
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38. Mudugar songs, Chingirikkara Kaattukkulle
This song reveals the peculiar types of hinting in the forest.
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39. Mudugar songs, Mannenambi lelelo
'Mannenambi lelelo' is a Mudugar song which states the philosophy of their life.
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40. Mudugar songs, Elakkam Kayirikkum
'Elakkam Kayirikkum' is a Mudugar song which describes the interdependence of Mudugar and the forest.
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41. Mudugar songs, Niiye Maharani
'Niiye Maharani' is a Mudugar song praising the beauty of a girl-child.
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42. Mudugar songs, Sinna Sinna poovaavaa
'Sinna Sinna poovaavaa' is a Mudugar song comparing a flower to a little girl.
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43. Mudugar songs, Vellimalayo Kalluruttinaa
A song titled 'Vellimalayo' sung by a Mudugan named Vaali.
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44. Mudugar songs, Women singing 1
The song title 'Suthu suthu' is sung by two women in Thundoor hamlet of Mudugar.
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45. Mudugar songs, Siyu playing Kuyal
A 16-year old man named Siju (a Mudugan) playing Kuyal.
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70. Folk literature of Kerala
Powerpoint presentation about the folk literature of Kerala.
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71. Occupation of Mudugar
Powerpoint presentation about the occupation of Mudugar.
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72. On M.K.R. Centre, Attappady
Powerpoint presentation about the M.K.R. Centre, Attappady.
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73. Photos taken by Nisha
Powerpoint presentation showing photos taken by Nisha.
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74. Mudugar video documentaries, The Story of Mudugar, Parts 1 and 2
'The Story of Mudugar' is a video documentary featuring the cultural aspects of Mudugar tribal community at Attapaddy, India.
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75. Mudugar video documentaries, Mudugar children at Anganvadi and home
'Mudugar children at Anganvadi and home' is a videodocumentary on the life and attitude of children at Anganvadi and home.
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76. Mudugar video documentaries, Thenevara
'Thenevara' features the dress and ornamental patterns practiced by Mudugar (women).
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77. Mudugar video documentaries, In their eyes...
A videodocumentary titled 'In their eyes...' speaks on the research methodology, aims and objectives of M. K. R. Centre.
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78. Mudugar video documentaries, Creative Expressions of Nisha
'Creative Expressions of Nisha' is a short documentary on the visual art skills of Nisha, a 6-year-old Mudugar girl.
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79. Mudugar video documentaries, Bele: Tilling, Trapping and Gathering
Video documentary title 'Bele' describes the work culture of Mudugar.
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80. Mudugar video documentaries, Searching the Ethics of Documentation
'Searching the Ethics of Documentation', a videodocumentary made by the fieldworkers in Mudugar Kurumbar Research Centre.
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81. Mudugar video documentaries, Baaphe Bilayaada
'Baaphe Bilayaada' is a videodocumentary on Mudugar children's games.
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82. Mudugar video documentaries, Sivrathi Festival of Mudugar
Sivrathi festival of Mudugar.
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83. Mudugar video documentaries, Sapparam: Death Ritual of Mudugar
Death ritual of Mudugar.
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