Question

who is thandappa? what is his important in the tribal community?

Answer 1

Thandappa is a character from Sudha Murthy’s (born 1950) story, titled ‘In Sahyadri Hills’.

Thandappa is a tribal village elder, who highlights the problems faced by children in his village. But when the author goes back to gift a few essentials to the children, Thandappa refuses to accept them unless the author accepted their gift first. The story underpins the importance of reciprocity, irrespective of caste, creed or stature.  

Answer 2

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who is thandappa? what is his importance in the tribal community