Q. What is the traditional occupation of the Ediga community in Karnataka?
Answer:
Toddy Tapping
Notes: The Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti is an organization that advocates for the Ediga community in Karnataka. The Ediga community are Hindu toddy tappers who are concentrated in the Malenadu and Shivamogga districts. The traditional occupation of the Idiga people was toddy tapping.
Pranavananda Swamy is the national president of the Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti. He has said that the Ediga community is being neglected. He has also demanded that the state government lift the ban on toddy tapping. The Kalyana Karnataka Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti has also demanded that the Karnataka government lift the ban on toddy-tapping and its sales.
The current National President of the Arya Ediga Kendra Samiti is Pranavananda Swami, who is also known as Pranavānanda Saraswati. He is the seer of the Karadala Brahmashree Narayanaguru and has been actively involved in the organization's activities. Pranavananda Swami led a significant padayatra from January 6 to February 14, demonstrating his commitment to the cause.