When and how did Seethekami, the tribal version of Ramayan, come into existence amongst the Haalaki in Karnataka?

What are the tribal versions of Ramayana?

One can witness a number of Ramayana versions among the tribes of Bhils, Mundas, Santhals, Gonds, Sauras, Korkus, Rabhas, Bodo-kacharis, Khasis, Mizos, Meiteis and so on. While retaining the structural and thematic unity of the text, communities weave their own plots and sub-plots into the texts.

How many versions of Ramayana exist?

three hundred versions

Depending on the methods of counting, as many as three hundred versions of the Indian Hindu epic poem, the Ramayana, are known to exist. The oldest version is generally recognized to be the Sanskrit version attributed to the sage Narada, the Mula Ramayana.

Where is original Ramayan?

This is located in Bithoor town. The Ashram premises is said to be the abode of Sage Valmiki and this is where he is supposed to have written the Ramayan.

When was Ramayana written by Valmiki?

The Ramayana was composed in Sanskrit, probably not before 300 bce, by the poet Valmiki and in its present form consists of some 24,000 couplets divided into seven books.

What are the two versions of Ramayana?

The Kannada versions of the Ramayana – the “Kumudendu Ramayana” (a Jain version), written in 13th century and the “Kumara-Valmiki Torave Ramayana,” written in the 16th century. There is another version titled “Ramachandra Charita Purana” written by Nagachandra during the 13th century.

Why are there different versions of Ramayana?

Thus we have today different versions of Ramayana in various languages indicating the deep penetration and influence of the personalities of Rama and Sita in the hearts and minds of the people. India is very vast and has varied cultural and literary traditions.

How many types of tribal are there?

Based on livelihood, tribes can be categorised as plantation and industrial workers, peasants, shifting cultivators, hunters, food gatherers, and fishermen.

What are the types of tribal?

The Tribes of India



The most commonly known tribes of India are Gonds, Bhils (or Bheels), Santhal, Munda, Khasi, Garo, Angami, Bhutia, Chenchu, Kodaba, and the Great Andamanese Tribes. Of all these tribes, the Bhil tribal group, as per the 2011 census, is the largest tribe in India.



Which is the northern version of Ramayana?

1) North India – The RAMCHARITRAMANAS written by Tulsidas in the 16th century is the Ramayana version popular in North India. 2)JAMMU AND KASHMIR – The Kashmiri “Ramavatara Charita” was written in 19th century. 3)PANJAB- The Ramavatara written in 17th century by Guru Gobind Singh.

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