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INTERAKSI SOSIAL DAN PELESTARIAN BUDAYA MASYARAKAT INDIA TAMIL DI KUIL SHRI MARIAMMAN KOTA MEDAN Betaria Sihaloho; Rina Panggabean; Sri Sulastri Sitohang; Alan Mustaqim Nst; Ferdy Alamsyah; Rohani; Elsa Kardiana
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 12 No. 02 (2026): Volume 12 No. 2, Juni 2026 Release
Publisher : STKIP Subang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36989/didaktik.v12i02.12432

Abstract

This study is motivated by the importance of social interaction in maintaining the cultural identity of a multicultural society, specifically the Tamil Indian community in Medan City. The primary focus is to analyze the forms, patterns, and intensity of social interaction at Shri Mariamman Temple and its role in cultural preservation. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a case study method, data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Findings reveal that social interactions are associative, characterized by strong kinship patterns and high intensity, particularly during religious festivals such as Thaipusam and Deepavali. These interactions effectively strengthen internal solidarity while fostering harmony with cross-ethnic communities in the Kampung Madras area. The discussion highlights that Shri Mariamman Temple serves as a social institution and a center for cultural transmission through the use of the Tamil language, ritual symbols, and the active involvement of the younger generation as an adaptation strategy against modernization. It is concluded that the temple plays a crucial role not only as a place of worship but as a medium for preserving a dynamic cultural identity within a multicultural society. The researchers suggest strengthening youth participation and utilizing digital technology to ensure the future sustainability of these traditions.
Co-Authors Abdi Eralisasi Harefa Ahmad Fauzi Sinuraya Ahmad Fauzi Sinuraya Al-Zahwa, Afitzka Alan Mustaqim Nst Alvian Manaralom Siregar Anas Fela Naibaho Andini, Syarifah Angel Lena Simanjuntak Angelina Sipayung Anisa Niwanda Anju Diah Natalia Panjaitan Arbiansyah, Arbiansyah Arma Fuziah Aulia, Citra Bancin, Girang Stevani Betaria Sihaloho Br Marpaung, Viviana Bunga Mandalika Clarissa Oktoferin Sinaga Claudya Carolin Sihombing Dachi, Grace Holyvia Juniadsari Damanik, M. Ridha Syafii Damanik, M. Ridha Syafi’i Damanik, Muhammad Ridha Syafii Darwin P. Lubis, Darwin Desi Murni AR Desty Novry Lianty Dinda Aprilia Duha, Asnimar Dwidya Nuari Dzuriati’ A Yuni Aceh Elfayetti Elfayetti Elfayetti Elfayetty Elfayetty Elfira Sari, Naila Elno Situmorang Ester Y.F Simamora Farhan Fauzan Ahdaputra Farhan Fauzan Ahdaputra Feny Cristanti Siburian Ferdy Alamsyah Fortunata, Lisna Anggia Gaol, Riski Fanni Lumban Geubrina, Pocut Puan Grace Holyvia J.Dachi Grace Indah Situmeang Gultom, Windri Priskila Halim, Jennifer Irene Harahap, Asih Ester E.G Harefa, Melinda Suriani Harefa, Sri Aswinda Haza, Suci Amaliah Hetti Melinda Purba Hotdame Martina Sitanggang Hsb, Novita Annisah Hutagalung, Galatia Valentin Hutauruk, Mutiara Cristeofani Ipantri Naibaho Ipantri Naibaho Ivan Rivaldo Jernih Margaretha Siahaan Joey Athana Sembiring Joey Athana Sembiring Karen Tio Ulibasa Panjaitan Kautsar, Mhd. Anas Khairani Aprilia Khairun Nisa Kharunnisa, Kharunnisa Kiki Renhardi Napitupulu Kurnia Simbolon Kusumawati, Eka Suci Lajuardi Putra Beheng Sinulingga Lasmauli T.G Marpaung Lastri Marbun Lianty, Desty Novry Luahambowo, Kerin Sisca Luahambowo, Kerin Sisca Octaviani Luluk, Theresia Angeline Lumbantungkup, Rosa D. Lumbantungkup, Rosa Delima M. Ridha Syafi’I Damanaik M. Ridha Syafi’I Damanik Malau, Shintia Manalu, Devi Manalu, Febbry Vebilola Manik, Anggreny Br. Manik, Lolona Manulang, Yosella Maria Joito Gultom Marpaung, Viviana Matondang, Muhammad Farouq Ghazali May Hafizah Meilinda Suriani Harefa Melani Astika Melani Astika Dotulung Mita Nasalisa Br Barus Muhammad Arif Muhammad Ridha Syafii Damanik Naila Elfira Sari Nst, Khairunnisa Nurintan Nurliana, Vita Nurul Ilmi Nurul Mutia Azzahara Pa, Anisa Aulia Br Pandiangan, Errason Panggabean, Elsa Mutiara Prayogi, Septian Purba, Cindy Theresia Purba, Hetti Melinda Purba, Tondang Raja P. Purba, Tondang Raja Pangihutan Putra Ferdiansyah Limbong Putri Rahmadani Putri Roito Lumbantobing Putri Seruni Queen Helen Br. Bukit R, Rohani Rahma, Mawaddah Rahmadayanti, Rahmadayanti Regita Asiah Azzarah Ridho Amalan Saufi Riki Rahmad Rina Panggabean Rohani Rohani Rohani Roy Eka Telaumbanua Rud Sahanaia Sari Nona Rud Sahanaiya Sari Nona Rusniatri Hasugian Rusniatri Hasugian Sabela, Serli Sahala Fransiskus Marbun Sakira Putri Manurung Salsabilla, Friska Sanas Tasia Sihaloho Saputri, Ayu Surya Sembiring, Joey Athana Sembiring, Samariana Septian Prayogi Shika Andari Shintia Malau Sianturi, Stevan Federico Simamora, Angelina Setia Simaremare, Ermas Simarmata, Claudia G.N. Simarmata, Claudia Grace Simbolon, Krisna Natalin Sinaga, Risdo Hotray Sintong, Mahara Sinulingga, Joel Ersikapna Sinurat, Ester Sinurat, Tesa Putriyani Sipayung, Hadriadi Iskandar Sirait, Firli Nur Afdilla Sitorus, Adinda Ria Jelita Situmorang, Duma Yanti Sogya Solin Sri Andini Sri Sulastri Sitohang Stevani Bancin, Girang Suandro Mangihut Manik Suryana Daulay Syari’I Damanik, Muhammad Ridha Syukri, Pradipa Nasywa Tarigan, Sri Winensi Tarigan, Sriwinensi Tasya Maria Natalia Pangaribuan Turnip, Elsa Vina Aulia Vinny Natasya Hura Vita Nurliana Vita Nurliana Widya Asmara Widya Khairunisa Widya Ningsih Widya Ningsih Yanti Mendrofa, Dina Nurrahman Yolanda Ratnasari Hutabarat Yordan Sihotang Yunilawati Patrisa Panjaitan Yurdan Sihotang Zahwa, Afitzka Al Zega, Debora Tasya Claudia