Thigala
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| Kannada, Tamil | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Vanniyar · Agnivansha |
Thigala is a social group found in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, India, particularly the city of Bengaluru and in Southern Karnataka. Thigala people where mainly involved in Horticulture and Gardening [1], Hyder Ali deployed Thigala people for the development of Lalbagh gardening then they played major role in making Bangalore as Flower City [2].
Their main deities are Draupadi and Dharmaraya Swamy. There is a Dharmaraya temple in Thigalarapete which was built in the 11th century AD. Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore, built four gopuras with this temple as the centre of the city.[3] The Karaga festival is celebrated in Narasapura, Kolar, Bangalore, Hosakote, Anekal, Malur, Jakkasandra, Immadahalli , Mayasandra, Huskur, Ramagondanahalli, Bethamangala, Varthur, Doopanahalli, Chunchagatta, Vokkaleri, Vijayapura, Lakkur, Thornahalli, Bellandur and in other towns where Thigalas are highly located.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Inside a city's green heart. Bangalore Mirror. 2018.
- ^ Lalbagh's history through the ages. Deccan Herald. 2021.
- ^ Karnataka State Gazetteer: Bangalore District. Director of Print., Stationery and Publications at the Government Press. 1990. p. 173.
- ^ Kamath, Suryanath U. (1996). A Handbook of Karnataka. Government of Karnataka, Karnataka Gazetteer Department.