Description:
The Alagiri name is derived from the Tamil word alagiri, meaning 'mountain peak'. The Alagiri people are a Tamil-speaking community who are found in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. They are also found in the Palakkad district of Kerala, in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in India, and in the British territory of Gibraltar. The Alagiri people are traditionally agriculturalists and their customs include worshipping the Hindu god Vishnu and practising traditional Tamil Hindu rituals. The Alagiri people have a strong culture and are known for their traditional embroidery and weaving skills. There are also a number of variations of the Alagiri name, including Alagiri, Alagiriyar, Alagiriyappan, Alagiriyarppan, Alagiriyar, Alagiri, Alagiriyan, and Alagiriyanppan.
