Badaga is one of the unique communities which has its own rich set of traditions and customs. Badaga community is widespread in the villages of ooty.The people of the community are very fond of the white colour, so one can spot them dressed in this particular colour on all occasions. and the most highlighting thing is the white turban. this is their customary dress. the elderly women of this community, wear the mundu wrapped around the body and the thundu tied on the head.