Meaning of MUNDAN / KOTTI

MUNDAN / KOTTI

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - முன்டன் / கொட்டி

A person who collects the sap or juice of coconut and other palm trees, typically for the production of toddy (palm wine). Example: In Tamil Nadu's rural areas, 'mundan/kotti' are skilled individuals who climb palm trees to extract the sap, which is then fermented to produce toddy. 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.