BY PILOT RAICHOOR

There are many research done on Badaga community. A landmark research done by Christian Pilot-Raichoor, a French linguistic scholar from LACITO, a scientific research centre in Paris.

Where, she claims that the Badagas are the Aboriginal Primitive Tribes of Nilgiris and they speak a separate language which is not a dialect of any language.

It is evident from her research that the Badaga community was created in the Nilgiris with small local groups in ancient times. Badaga community evolved from the Nilgiris. The retro-flex sounds of the Badaga language are unique.

The Badaga language, widely believed to be a dialect of Kannada, was the language of communication of ancient South Dravidians language said Christian Pilot-Raichoor, a linguistic French scholar from LACITO, a scientific research centre in Paris. She was in town recently to do some research work.

"Today, it is recognized as a separate language," said Pilot-Raichoor, who has been working on the linguistic heritage of the Badaga language for the past two decades. According to her, there are too many important differences in the phonology and the grammar, differences in gender system, case system, verb classes. 

"Whatever resemblance it has to Kannada points to early medieval and older forms of the language. The core grammar in the Badaga language converges with other Nilgiris languages which can be traced to early south Dravidian features," she explained.

Hence, Badaga is a traditional communities of the Nilgiris, retain their morphology and categorical distinctions, some very archaic features, which give them an overall grammatical homogeneity, according to her.

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BY SUGUMARAN

Mr.Sugumaran M.A., Mphil.(History), a Historian has done a great research on Baduga community and proved that Badugas are the aboriginal tribes of Nilgiris.

He has written a book on Baduga community called “MALAI NAATTU MANNIN MAINTHARGAL”. He has clearly stated in his work that Badugas are the aboriginal Tribes of Nilgiris with proper evidence and reference. 

He has also quoted the mistake done by some authors who has given the wrong information about Baduga Community and their Origin. He has given the correct information where it has been wrongly stated.

He says the True history of Badugas who where inhabiting over 8000 B.C. in Nilgiris. He has also said the connection of Badugas with Mouriyan Empire, Ganga Dynasty, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire, Sulthans and Mogal Emperors and Britishers. He says about the Baduga country, Language, Hamlets, Baduga King Kalaraja,  Worships, Agricultural, Cattle Practice, Panchayat systems, Baduga Tade, Proverbs  and Government records on Badugas before and after Independence. 

"He says sick people write sick History." 

He has released five editions on his book, 
"MALAI NAATTU MANNIN MAINTHARGAL” 

The book was released by Mr. K.Karvendan Ex. M.P., the Honorable member for Backward Commission of India. 

The Book release function was organised by ABC Educational trust. 

ABC Educational Trust was started by Mr.Manjai V.Mohan in 21-07-2012 in Othagae(Ooty). The Trust gives free education to the students. The main aim of the Trust is to bring many IAS aspirants from in and around Nilgiris. Many of the students has benefited from ABC Educational Trust. Many has been selected in IAS exam and doing their service for the country. 

To get a copy of this book you can contact:

Mr. R.SUGUMARAN, M.A., MPhil.(History),

Vigneeshwar Publishing House,
2/185, Mukkimalai,
Yedakad Post,
The Nilgiris - 643282
Tamilnadu.

Contact No: +91 9751459169 
E-Mail:- senthil.jrk@gmail.com

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BY HALAN

Dr. J.Halan, Professor, Head of the Department of History, Government College Of Arts and Science, Ooty, The Nilgiris. A Historian, done a great research on Baduga Community and proved that the Baduga are the aboriginal Tribes of The Nilgiris.

He has written a book on the  Baduga community, "The Indigenous Badugar Of The Nilgiris". He has clearly stated in his work that the Baduga are the aboriginal Tribes of the Nilgiris with proper evidence and reference.

He has also quoted the mistakes done by some foreign authors who have given the wrong information about Baduga Community and their Origin. He has given the correct information where it has been wrongly stated.

He says that the True history of Baduga who were/are inhabiting in The Nilgiris before the birth of Lord Christ. He has also said that the connection of Baduga with the Mouriyan Empire, Ganga Dynasty, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire, Sulthans and Mogal Emperors and the Britishers. He says about the Baduga country, Language, Hamlets, Baduga King Kalaraja, Worship of  Hethe, Baduga Trade, Proverbs, Fire Making, Cloth Making, Ash-mounds and more.

To get a copy of this book you can contact :

Mr.R.K.Senthil

senthil.jrk@gmail.com

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