Calendar

Calendar

                       Deciphering the Kodava Tribes’ symbolic solar calendar unveils Edamyar 1 as the first day of the year, observed on April 14th, 2018. Known as Bisu Changrandi, this day heralds the initiation of the agricultural cycle in Kodagu. Celebrated with fervor, farmers engage in field prayers, yoke their cattle, and symbolically plow paddy fields to mark this auspicious occasion. The rituals encapsulate a profound connection to nature, emphasizing the significance of agricultural pursuits in the rich cultural tapestry of the Kodava community.

Months 

Edamyar  ಎಡಮ್ಯಾರ್

        Falling in the month of April- May it is the beginning of the New Year for the Kodavas. Edamyar 1 usually falls on April 14 or 15 depending on the star signs. This month attracts all type of agricultural works to be commenced 

Kadyar  ಕಾದ್ಯಾರ್ 

        Falling in the month of May – June

Aadare  ಆದರೆ 

         Falling in the month of June – July. July is usually the most rainy season in Kodagu. Aaipani-Five types of work is carried out in the paddy field during the rainy season like Bele uppuve(Ploughing), Bithe uduve(Sowing), Aand Kethuve (Bund trimming), Aage Pani (Picking seedlings) and Naati Pani (transplanting)

Kakkada  ಕಕ್ಕಡ 

         Falling in the month of July – August. Kakkada starts on mid July .

Chinyaar  ಚಿಂಙಿಯಾರ್

         Falling in the month of  August – September. Kakkada ends on mid August and Kailpod is celebrated on 3rd September.

Kanyar ಕನ್ಯಾರ್ 

         Falling in the month of September – October

Tholyar  ತುಲ್ಯಾರ್ 

         Falling in the month of October – November. Kaveri Shankraamana is celebrated in this month

Birchyar  ಬಿರ್ಚ್ಯಾರ್ 

         Falling in the month of November – December. Puthari is celebrated in this month

Dalmiyar  ದಲ್ಮ್ಯಾರ್ 

          Falling in the month of December – January. Arabica coffee picking starts in this month 

Malyar  ಮಾಲ್ಯಾರ್ 

           Falling in the month of January – February. Robusta picking starts in this month

Kumbyar  ಕುಂಬ್ಯಾರ್  

           Falling in the month of February – March. Irrigation starts soon after the coffee picking during this period.

Minyaar  ಮೀನ್ಯಾರ್  

          Falling in the month of March – April. Inter Kodava Hockey namme is celebrated on this month.