Well known as ‘The Coffee County,’ Kodagu district boasts a unique and distinctive cuisine. The cuisine of the Kodavas emerged from the vast landscape of the region, defined by wild forests lush with boars, fowl, bamboo and other flora. With eating habits solely dictated by seasons, Kodava cuisine celebrates fresh and local ingredients. Some recipes that you should try are mentioned here
Panapuli (Garcinia gummi-gutta) Panapuli (Garcinia gummi-gutta) is a tropical evergreen plant belonging to the Garcinia genus. It is traditionally associated with the forests and culinary practices of Kodagu (Coorg). The fruit has a distinctive sour… read more »
An article which was the part of the essay writing competition on festivals of kodagu organised by kodavaclan during the lockdown. Submitted Rathan Kariappa Kanjithanda PARANA Namme -the last boad namme of kodagu! Parana , it’s the festival… read more »
Pasana Moorthy / Pasanamurthy / Paashana Moorthy Pasana Moorthy, also known as Pasanamurthy or Paashana Moorthy, is a traditional spirit deity found within the religious and spiritual traditions of Kodagu. The tradition of Pasana Moorthy… read more »
Pathalodhi – The Tenth Day of Tholyar Ancestral Remembrance and Kodava Tradition Pathalodhi is the tenth day of the Tholyar month in the Kodava traditional calendar, observed following Kaveri Theerthodbhava/Kavery Shankramana at Talacauvery. It… read more »
One of the padathis in the kodava customs. Pedha idduve padhathi – The Naming Ceremony About From way back, there was a practice of naming the baby within 12 days following its birth. For all… read more »
Peelyaat (ಪೀಲ್ಯಾಟ್) The Dance of the Peacock Feather Peelya-aat is a traditional Kodava dance distinguished by the use of peacock feathers. Performed with rhythmic movements to traditional music, the dance creates a striking visual spectacle… read more »
Peggala Sarthav Peggala Sarthav can be understood geographically in relation to Peggala, also known as Heggala, a historically significant locality in the Virajpet region of Kodagu, Karnataka. Peggala/Heggala lies in the southern part of Kodagu,… read more »
Poddha Poddha is one of the names found in the traditional Kodava list of guardian spirits. The name is particularly significant in the context of the traditional religious and social organisation of Kodagu, where guardian… read more »