Angakali/Angamuripa Angakali or ANGAMURIPA (ಅಂಗ ಮುರಿಪ) is Performed by Kembatti poleyas. This happens usually for the death of our Pattedaaras (The eldest of the clan). The village Kembatti Poleyas will take the Mukkali (stool with three… read more »
Anjar Baal ಅಂಜರ್ ಬಾಳ್ English Name Cockfight Knife Alternate Names Anjar Baal — a traditional knife attached to the leg of a cock during a cockfight. Short Description A small traditional knife tied to the… read more »
Bale Mangala Bale Mangala was a traditional Kodava ceremony observed when a boy attained adulthood. It marked his transition from childhood to adulthood and signified that he was ready to assume greater responsibilities within the… read more »
Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the folk lore ballad Batté Paat Batté here refers to path/road . Kodavas sing Batté in many occasions , for instance while going to Manepaat ritual… read more »
One of the Baloo paats sung during the Bédha Changrandhi celebrations. this is called as “boomi thayek patta kattuva paat” Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the ballad ” Bhoomithayee kh Patta… read more »
Beedha Changrandi is a traditional agricultural observance of the Kodava community of Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka. The ritual reflects the Kodava worldview that regards the Earth as a living, fertile mother deserving reverence and rest. Overview… read more »
Bille ಬಿಲ್ಲೆ English Name: Traditional Gold Plait Ornament Alternate Names: Bille; Gold Plait Ornament Short Description Bille is a traditional flat, round gold ornament worn along a bride’s plait. It is usually arranged as a… read more »
Biraali Potti (ಬಿರಾಲಿ ಪೊಟ್ಟಿ) Biraali Potti is a traditional cane storage unit used for keeping clothes and household textiles. Made by skilled artisans from locally available cane, it was a practical storage article found in… read more »