Eminent People of Kodava tribe have contributed immensely towards the growth of the Indian nation, despite them being in small numbers. Their most significant contributions are in the armed forces and in sports. Originally being land-owning militiamen farmers from Kodagu, hence their traditional twin occupations were as agriculturists and as soldiers. The distinguished among them had been local chieftains, palace officials, officers of the Raja’s army and brave battle veterans, therefore invariably having attained fame in either government service or in the local army.
Eminent People of Kodavas have achieved laurels in all walk of life and prominent in every field and are listed for the future generations to know
Palandira Vichal Muthanna a talented Kodavathi from Murnad, Kodagu invented a device for monitoring vital parameters of mother and child during labour. She won many awards for her outstanding invention. Family Grandfather Palandira Devaiah Father… read more »
Palanganda Pragath Subbaiya a sports person from Kodagu is the first Indian footballer to play in Thailand league. Family Father Palanganda Subbaiah Mother Palanganda Dotty Subbaiah Education St Joseph’s college of commerce-Bangalore Achievements He is… read more »
Palanganda Bopanna was born on 30th June 1950. He is an author and journalist from Kodagu. Bopanna has worked for some of the leading Indian English dailies, including The Times of India, Bangalore. Family Father Palanganda M…. read more »
Medappa, born in 1893, to Palecanda family was a very bright student; was well recognized in several fields like studies, Sports, debate, etc., He obtained his degree from Madras Law College. He was one of… read more »
Paleyanda K. Kushalappa an eminent lawyer hailed from Nalkeri Village of Virajpet Taluk was a leading senior member of Virajpet Bar Association and was a Well known name in Kodagu. He had his education in… read more »
Paleyanda Supreetha Ponnappa a proud Kodavathi from Mysore received the National council of women Queensland ( NCWQ) Award. She is not only passionate about studies and a PhD holder, she also likes skydiving and exploring… read more »
Pandanda Kuttappa and his brother Pandanda Kashi were the brain behind ‘Kodava Hockey Namme’ (Kodava Hockey Festival) in Coorg. This festival is recognized as one of the largest field hockey tournaments in the world and… read more »
Pandanda Vishwanath Uthappa, hailing from Kodagu, is a multi-talented individual excelling in various fields. He is known as an actor, model, entrepreneur, fashion lifestyle enthusiast, and an expert in interior and landscape design. Currently… read more »