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Pattapu language

Today, Pattapu language is a topic that generates great interest and debate in society. From its origins to its current impact, Pattapu language has been the object of study and reflection by experts and professionals in different fields. Throughout history, Pattapu language has played a fundamental role in the evolution of humanity, influencing the way we live, work and relate. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Pattapu language and its importance in today's world, analyzing its effects and possible implications for the future.

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Pattapu
పట్టపు
Native toIndia
Native speakers
200,000 or more (2013)[1]
Dravidian
Early forms
none
Language codes
ISO 639-3ptq
Glottologpatt1247  Pattapu

Pattapu (IPA: [pɐʈːɐpu]) is a described Dravidian language of Andhra Pradesh.[2]

Pattapu was a coastal community in Southern Andhra Pradesh, India. They are listed as an Other Backward Class.

They mostly live in the coastal areas of Nellore, Prakasam and Bapatla districts. The people that speak the language belong to 146 different villages. The language is closely related to Tamil but also has influences of Telugu.[3]

Most of their villages have a temple dedicated to Lord Sriram.

According to Ramayana: one person from this caste was helped by Lord Sri Ram to the cross the river in search of Ma Site Devi. Lord Sri Ram promised that person that he will worshipped by that person's caste (pattapu kapu).[4]

They are mostly depends on hunting and catching of fish or aquatic life and otherwise doing agriculture e.t.c.

References

  1. ^ Pattapu at Ethnologue (26th ed., 2023) Closed access icon
  2. ^ Ruth Rebbavarapu (19 July 2013), Request for Change to ISO 639-3 Language Code: Change Request Number: 2013-020 (PDF) (in English and Pattapu), ISO 639-3 Registration Authority, Wikidata Q130343748{{citation}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ^ "'పట్టపు' భాష మాది! | - | Sakshi" [The language of 'Pattapu' is ours]. Sakshi (in Telugu).
  4. ^ "అనగనగా ఒక ఊరు.. అందరిదీ ఒకేమాట | Pedda Pattapu Palem All Sarpanches Were Unanimously Elected | Sakshi". www.sakshi.com (in Telugu). Retrieved 25 December 2024.