About Kudke is an earthen pot. It is used all over the Indian subcontinent, as a home “water storage cooler”. It has been in use since ancient times and can be found in houses of… read more »
Kodagu, nestled in Karnataka, India, holds a storied history dating back centuries. Originally called Kodaimalenadu, it was ruled by various dynasties, including the Gangas and Cholas. The region’s unique martial tradition, embodied by the Kodava community, played a role in shaping its cultural identity. Kodagu became an independent state under the Haleri dynasty in the 17th century, later coming under British control. Post-independence, it integrated into the Indian Union. The timeline of Kodagu’s history is intricately detailed on https://kodavaclan.com/kodaguheritage/timeline-on-kodagu-kodavas/, offering a comprehensive journey through the region’s cultural evolution, historical milestones, and interactions with colonial powers, enriching its dynamic present.
About Kudke is an earthen pot. It is used all over the Indian subcontinent, as a home “water storage cooler”. It has been in use since ancient times and can be found in houses of… read more »
Mrs. Vinutha Kesari Kullachanda is a popular Dancer, Choreographer and Writer, and Singer Author of the page Meederira Toysi Dechamma About Mrs. Vinutha Kesari Kullachanda is currently settled in Mysore along with her family. She… read more »
Kundul Kyamo (meaning The Barking Deer in the Hill) a Kodava album is an 8-track album that was released in 2016 at the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy (KKSA) event held in Mysore.The album is a… read more »
Kuppanda Okka Origin of the Kuppanda Okka The Kuppanda Okka is a Kodava patrilineal clan traditionally associated with Nangala in Kodagu, Karnataka. Like other Kodava okkas, the Kuppanda Okka historically functioned as a joint family… read more »
Kupya Kodavas stand out in a crowd because of their distinctive attire. A Kodava man’s traditional formal attire is called Kupya. About Kupya is a collarless, short-sleeved coat wrap-around that reaches below the knees and worn by Kodava… read more »
Kuri Kotta ಕುರಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟ್ English Name: Traditional Vibhuthi / Sacred Ash Holder Alternate Names: Bhasma Holder; Vibhuthi Holder Short Description: Kuri Kotta is a traditional wooden hanging container used to hold kuri (bhasma or vibhuthi),… read more »
Kuthik Nippo Kuthik Nippo and Mannk Nippo was a traditional Kodava custom observed to prevent the extinction of an Okka (clan) when no surviving male heir remained. Such situations often arose following wars, epidemics, accidents,… read more »
Kuttichaatha Kuttichaatha is a traditional spirit deity associated with the folk-religious traditions of Kodagu. It forms part of the diverse group of local guardian spirits and supernatural beings that have traditionally been recognised and worshipped… read more »