Who is a toddy tapper

The tree was the coconut palm and the drink the sweet toddy that we know today. Every time a tapper climbs the toddy palm or a coconut tree, we are reminded of the man who originated from the God Himself. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

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Email Address. You can also write to us at welcome theblueyonder. Also, toddy tappers do not get brides easily. Every profession has its own dignity. Click here to join our channel indianexpress and stay updated with the latest headlines. Assam Rifles Commandant, his family members among 7 killed in ambush in Manipur 'Will lockdown, stopping of vehicles help? Written by Shaju Philip Updated: January 6, am. Baiju R, 41, Toddy tapper, Palakkad, Kerala. His father was a toddy-tapper too 1. He also worships the coconut tree, clasping both hands together in prayer just before he pulls himself up its trunk.

Sunil Upali walks on a tightrope between the coconut trees. Upali is wiry. His face shows grit, determination. His job takes him 50 feet into the air, to the tips of the willowy coconut trees that dot his compound. A tightrope connects the trees, and Upali briskly moves across it, agile as a circus performer, nearly skipping between the trees.

Sap, known as toddy, oozes from the incisions and drips into clay pots. At dawn, he scales the trees again and lowers the pots to his helper, who stands at ground level. The helper pours out the toddy and sends the pot back up.

Toddy, known locally as ruku raa , is extracted from the blossom of the coconut palm. The process of extracting this sweet drink, known as toddy tapping, is infamous for its complexity.

Over different occasions, 6 years and 2 months. I have always loved the idea of living a simple life. Even as a young man, I was interested in trying my hand at a lot of traditional crafts and activities, such as boat building, playing local drums known as Bodu Beru, lacquer work which my island is famous for, and of course toddy tapping.

I have always had an interest in toddy tapping.