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
Pemmudianda Manvik Mandanna was awarded 14th rank in State level Spell bee Level 1 competition and selected for National Spell Bee competition which was held in BITS Pilani, GOA Family Grandfather Pemmudianda Chengappa Grandmother Pemmudianda… read more »
Ponjanda S Appaiah was born in Virajpet, Kodagu. He is an Indian author,Scholar and Educationist. He is noted for his brilliant work in Bangalore. Career Appaiah was a Professor who taught Sociology and was the… read more »
Ponnachanda N Medappa(Naresh), partner at Mindspace, Bengaluru is an Architect with over 30 years of experience. Author Kattera Smitha Family Father Late P.M.Nanaiah Mother Late Ponnachanda ( Kokkalera) .S.Parvathy served as teachers at Government High… read more »
Ponnachettira (Machimanda) Ashwini Ponappa born on 18 September 1989 from Kodagu is a famous Kodava sportsperson. She is an Indian Badminton player who represents the nation in Women’s doubles and mixed doubles Badminton. The right handed… read more »
Poonacha Machaiah from Kodagu is a successful entrepreneur and business leader. He is passionate about conscious leadership and wellbeing. He is pursuing his mission of “personal transformation and societal wellbeing” working alongside leading companies and… read more »
Prof. Kattera Appanna Suresh (Scientist) was born on 28th July 1948 at Hudikeri village,Kodagu. He retired from Raman Research Institute as a Professor. Presently he is a Scientist of Eminence at the Centre for Soft Matter… read more »
Puggera M Devaiah an eminent Kodava is the Partner and Group General Counsel at Everstone Capital Advisors. He has many years of experience as an in-house legal counsel with various blue chip companies, and has… read more »
Puliyanda Thangamma (Thaamanè Codanda) was the first Kodava lady teacher from Kodagu