Koraga: 2 definitions

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Koraga means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

India history and geography

Source: Project Gutenberg: Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume 1

Koraga refers to one of the vernacular languages and dialects of Southern India.—Koraga is spoken by the Koragas of South Canara. It is thought by Mr. H. A. Stuart37 to be a dialect of Tulu.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Koraga (ಕೊರಗ):—

1) [noun] a sub-caste among Harijanas.

2) [noun] a man who plays a kind of hautboy which is high-pitched, single-reed woodwind instrument, used on almost all auspicious occasions.

3) [noun] a man belonging to a caste, main occupation of the members of which is mat-weaving and bamboo-basket making.

4) [noun] the caste itself.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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