Meaning of KATTIKARAN

KATTIKARAN

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - கட்டிகாரன்

A person involved in the extraction and sale of toddy (palm wine), often from coconut or palmyra trees. Example: In rural Tamil Nadu, 'kattikaran' refers to individuals who climb palm trees to collect toddy, a traditional alcoholic beverage. This term highlights the traditional occupation of toddy tapping in Tamil Nadu, which has been a source of livelihood for many communities and continues to be culturally significant.