These Vokkaligas speak in Kannada as they have got strong roots in Karnataka. They deserve appreciation for maintaining Kannada as their mother tongue for centuries in the heart of Kasargod district of Kerala. However, they have lived in perfect harmony with Malayalees and some of Malayalam words are blended with language and used commonly.
This is the fine example of cultural integration. We will hear more about how Tarawad system has entered the life of Vokkaligas as integral part of family and community arrangement. This further shows the impact of Malayalam/Malabar culture on Vokkaligas.
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