உசிலம்பட்டி வட்டார மக்களின் சடங்கு முறைகளில் மரபும் புதுமையும் / Tradition and Innovation of Rituals among the People of Usilampatti

Abstract

Tamil society is an assortment of various ethnic groups. A great amount of emphasis has been given to the formation of marital ties within relationships in the ethnic life of certain people living in and around the Usilampatti area. Marriages often take place based on endogamy and exogamy. Getting married within a relationship is called endogamy. Exogamy occurs when a woman is absent in relations or some family member refuses to accept to marry their daughter. There are certain rituals followed similarly among the people of this area. They are rendered down to their successors by tradition and heritage. Rituals show them lucid through the festivals and ceremonies. Though, there are some changes in the ritual traditions that are even structured in the social system and are practised in today’s environment. In that sense, this article provides an open scope to explore the tradition and innovation in rituals practised by the Usilampatti people

Keywords

• tradition
• innovation
• rituals
• people
• usilampatti.