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
With ancient origins, the Kodavas, an indigenous community, have dwelled in Kodagu since time immemorial. The timeline traces their enduring presence through ancient civilizations to the present millennium. The convergence of rich cultural heritage and… read more »
An article which was the part of the essay writing competition on festivals of kodagu organised by kodavaclan during the lockdown. Submitted Ulvangada Cauvery Uday Story of Vagare shree Eshwara Ayyappa Temple We can… read more »
A step closer to glory Archive Archive Collector Col Konganda Machaiah Archive Subject Ulliyada Shubra Aiyappa Date of Publication Publication Name Deccan Herald
Ainmanes hold significant cultural importance as the ancestral homes of various native communities in Kodagu, India. Each Ainmane is intrinsically linked to a particular Okka, signifying a sense of shared identity and heritage. These traditional… read more »
Location Nelji Features Achandira Ainmane is built on a high foundation with five steps leading up to the front yard and a Cowshed with a passage in the front of the Ainmane. Smoke stained gudi… read more »
About Akki Batti Basket made of Bamboo or cane or Reed and usually its smeared with Cow dung for durability. Variants Small Medium Big Uses It was used to carry rice and paddy. it can… read more »
About Akki Komme is storage unit for rice and large basket like product made of Bamboo or cane or Reed. Variants Small Medium Big Uses It was used to store rice and paddy. Materials It… read more »
Author: Almachanda Devaiah Name of Kaaronava: Subbaiah Pattedara: Babu Karumbaiah (since 2002) Aruva okka: Immediate neighbour Kodava family Pemmanḍa Thakkame rights of the okka: Almachanḍa have a priority status at the Māngōt Sārthāvu temple in… read more »