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This collection of essays, including contributions by well-known scholars, focuses on the people and practices of the Nilgiri region. Topics discussed include tribal systems, interactions with neighboring languages, the problem of immigrant laborers, traditional and modern housing styles among the Todas, Badaga epic poetry, and rain ceremonies of the region. These papers offer a well-rounded look at the Blue Mountains and their people, and are aimed at anthropological scholars and interested non-specialists alike.