The Kadar are a tribal community or indigenous community in India, a designated Scheduled Tribe in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka,[2] and Kerala.[1] They are an aboriginal tribe whose traditional way of life has been based on hunting and gathering. They used to stay in the Annamalai Hills in the Western Ghats, but moved to other locations over the years.[3][4] They specialized in collecting honey, wax, sago, arrowroot, cardamom, ginger, and umbrella sticks for trade with merchants from the plains.[5] The People of Paraiyar Community claims that Kadar is part of Paraiyar who lives and take care of forest and forest lives.[6][7]
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu, Kerala[1] | |
| Languages | |
| Kadar language[1] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
In the early twentieth century, the Kadars used to work with forest officials to take care of forest and guide royal hunting parties in the princely state of Cochin.[3] Currently, many of the tribe members have moved to areas closer to the plains and urban areas.
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