Eight members of Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki tribal community, who had travelled to Central Africa for the sale of herbal products, are now facing a serious crisis after their visas expired.
About Hakki Pikki Tribe:
‘Hakki-Pikki’ is one of the major tribal communities in Karnataka.
In Kannada, the word ‘Hakki’ stands for ‘bird' and ‘Pikki’ stands for the verb ‘to catch’.
Therefore, the community is known as the ‘bird catcher,’ which is their traditional occupation.
They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India.
Language:
Despite being surrounded by Dravidian languages and living in southern India, the community speaks an Indo-Aryan language.
Their mother tongue was designated 'Vaagri' by scholars.
They communicate in 'Vaagri' at home but speak in Kannadawhen conducting daily business.
UNESCO has listed ‘Vaagri’ as one of the endangered languages.
Rituals and Customs:
The tribe follows Hindu traditions and celebrates Hindu festivals.
They follow a clan-based social structure and practice endogamy within their clan.
The tribe prefers cross-cousin marriages.
The society is matriarchal, where the groom gives dowry to the bride’s family.
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