Thaliyathakki Bolcha (ತಳಿಯತಕ್ಕಿ ಬೊಳ್ಚ) Thaliyathakki Bolcha is a traditional auspicious ceremonial arrangement placed on a metal plate and used during important occasions in Kodava life.The arrangement consists of a silver or bell-metal plate containing… read more »
Thare Kodava Name ತರೆ English Name Traditional Mud and Stone Sacred Platform Alternate Names Thare – a traditional square-shaped mud and stone platform associated with the worship of clan ancestors and spirit deities. Short Description… read more »
Theare “Theare” is an ancient ritual form of worship, performed by a person belonging to a particular caste. Ritual They dress up for the role and are possessed by a revered ancestor or deity and… read more »
Theeke Nippo Custom Strict death related pollution rites observed by a deceased person’s wife or husband and by one or two close relatives of the deceased person
Thirola “Oork oru Maadeva, Kerik oru Aiyappa, Vodek oru Naatha, Oonik oru Poodha, Vokkak oru Guru, Karona Pinja Kuliya” — these are regarded as the traditional guardians of the Kodava people. In Kodagu, the belief… read more »
Udhi ಉಧಿ English Name: Traditional Rope Hanging Holder Alternate Names: Butter Pot Holder; Hanging Storage Unit Short Description: Udhi is a traditional rope-made hanging holder used to suspend a butter pot or vessel. Its suspended… read more »
United Kodava Organisation (UKO), an kodava organisation aimed at protecting the interests of the Kodava people and people of Kodagu in the social, political and cultural fields. The unique Kodava community which had carved out… read more »