<p>A ‘Janapada Loka’ will be set up at the Pilikula Nisargadhama to showcase the rich heritage of the Dravidian tribes of Dakshina Kannada.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The proposed Janapada Loka will be a microcosm of village and tribal culture of the region. The unique feature of the project is that the model will be brought alive with people and livestock.<br /><br />The tribal village plays host to the visitors who shall prepare, dine tribal food, consult tribal physicians, learn the arts and crafts, practice trekking among other activities.<br /><br />The village will also represent the life of various tribal communities. <br /><br />The focus will be on traditional houses, the ethno-botanical gardens, tribal hierarchy, dress and ornaments, food systems, occupations, material-culture, ceremonies, indigenous medical systems, sports, deities, fairs and festivals, tribal arts and folklore. <br /><br />Apart from the tribal village, a typical village of the coastal Karnataka will also be set up. Here, the village head’s house, Kambla tracks, paddy fields, areca nut gardens, cattle-sheds will be showcased.<br /><br />Rs five crore<br /><br />J R Lobo, Director, Pilikula Nisargadhama, told Deccan Herald that the State government had sanctioned Rs five crore to set up the Janapada Loka.<br /><br />“These model villages will be set up on 35 acres of land. They give a complete picture of the coastal Karnataka and the tribes of the Western Ghat region. The entire set up will be rural. With no asphalt roads, bullock carts will be used to take tourists around. Study programmes will also be conducted,” he said.<br /><br />Indoor museums in traditional buildings showcasing artifacts and household paraphernalia, out-door museums depicting deity worship, village council meeting, agricultural practices, ethnic restaurants, galleries focusing on dress, ornaments, artisan products, literature documentation, sound and light shows and amphitheatre are also on the cards, Lobo disclosed. <br /><br />Artisan village<br /><br />The Guthu House and the twin Kambla tracks - Nethravathi and Phalguni - are already ready.<br /><br />An artisan village is already functioning at Pilikula. The products prepared by the artisans such as pots, baskets, wood carvings, clothes, lavancha products etc, are sold in various Pilikula outlets. The artisan village will be further developed, he said.<br /><br />“The work has begun and Janapada Loka will hopefully be complete in March 2014. However, a part of the village will be open for public by December 2012,” Lobo said. </p>
<p>A ‘Janapada Loka’ will be set up at the Pilikula Nisargadhama to showcase the rich heritage of the Dravidian tribes of Dakshina Kannada.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The proposed Janapada Loka will be a microcosm of village and tribal culture of the region. The unique feature of the project is that the model will be brought alive with people and livestock.<br /><br />The tribal village plays host to the visitors who shall prepare, dine tribal food, consult tribal physicians, learn the arts and crafts, practice trekking among other activities.<br /><br />The village will also represent the life of various tribal communities. <br /><br />The focus will be on traditional houses, the ethno-botanical gardens, tribal hierarchy, dress and ornaments, food systems, occupations, material-culture, ceremonies, indigenous medical systems, sports, deities, fairs and festivals, tribal arts and folklore. <br /><br />Apart from the tribal village, a typical village of the coastal Karnataka will also be set up. Here, the village head’s house, Kambla tracks, paddy fields, areca nut gardens, cattle-sheds will be showcased.<br /><br />Rs five crore<br /><br />J R Lobo, Director, Pilikula Nisargadhama, told Deccan Herald that the State government had sanctioned Rs five crore to set up the Janapada Loka.<br /><br />“These model villages will be set up on 35 acres of land. They give a complete picture of the coastal Karnataka and the tribes of the Western Ghat region. The entire set up will be rural. With no asphalt roads, bullock carts will be used to take tourists around. Study programmes will also be conducted,” he said.<br /><br />Indoor museums in traditional buildings showcasing artifacts and household paraphernalia, out-door museums depicting deity worship, village council meeting, agricultural practices, ethnic restaurants, galleries focusing on dress, ornaments, artisan products, literature documentation, sound and light shows and amphitheatre are also on the cards, Lobo disclosed. <br /><br />Artisan village<br /><br />The Guthu House and the twin Kambla tracks - Nethravathi and Phalguni - are already ready.<br /><br />An artisan village is already functioning at Pilikula. The products prepared by the artisans such as pots, baskets, wood carvings, clothes, lavancha products etc, are sold in various Pilikula outlets. The artisan village will be further developed, he said.<br /><br />“The work has begun and Janapada Loka will hopefully be complete in March 2014. However, a part of the village will be open for public by December 2012,” Lobo said. </p>
