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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
An anthropological exploration of hunting practices and food culture among the Kuravar community in Tamil Nadu
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S Sasikumar, Dr. M A Sivaraman
Abstract

The Kuravar community has a strong preference for meat-based foods, and as a result, they consume meat at least once a week. Compared to neighboring communities, the Kuravars tend to eat meat more frequently. Meat from domesticated animals such as goat, chicken, and duck form a significant part of their diet. Typically, they purchase and cook either fish or goat meat once a week. They also consume pork and cat meat whenever it is available, particularly during festivals, family gatherings, and religious ceremonies.

Wild animals such as wildcats, quail, herons, squirrels, and monitor lizards—hunted from the forest—are also among their preferred sources of meat. To obtain these, they often go hunting in groups, a practice they continue to uphold. Thus, the food culture and hunting practices of the Kuravar community, deeply intertwined with their social, cultural, and livelihood systems, are thoroughly and comprehensively discussed in this research paper.
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Pages:175-178
How to cite this article:
S Sasikumar, Dr. M A Sivaraman "An anthropological exploration of hunting practices and food culture among the Kuravar community in Tamil Nadu". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 175-178
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