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.
Several noted kodava writers, scholars and journalists writing in English, Kannada and Kodava Thakk, covering religion, History , anthropology and philosophy. Listed below are the books written by Kodavas. These books are available at Kodavaclan… read more »
Pill Kathi Kodava Name Pill Kathi (ಪಿಲ್ ಕತ್ತಿ) English Name Paddy and Grass Cutting Knife Alternate Names Pill Kathi, Paddy Cutting Knife, Grass Cutting Knife Short Description Pill Kathi is a traditional Kodava agricultural knife… read more »
About A part of the “Aipani” the five types of work carried out in paddy fields during the rainy season Ploughing is the process in farming, to loosen the soil, Sowing is the process of planting… read more »
Polchi paat is the song, sung on the Maadha day and is unique type of kodava paats Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the folk lore ballad Polchipaat Polchipaat is sung on… read more »
Pondhi – The Traditional Fire Signal of Kodagu Pondhi was a traditional Kodava method of communicating important news across neighbouring settlements. The seed cake ball itself was called Pondhi. It was ignited and attached to… read more »
Ponnamma Kodava movie was released in the year 2011.The movie had run for seven weeks at Gonicoppa just before monsoon picked up in the district.The film is produced by Sripada Movie Makers, Bangalore . Director&… read more »
One of the Kodava album Ponne Kodava Dhwani was produced by Ammajira Ponnappa was released during the early 90’s Ponne Kodava Dhwani Producer Ammajira Ponnappa Singers Ammajira Ponnappa Ammanda Harish Chengappa Sunitha Badhri Prasad Baabu &… read more »
One of the Kodava album Ponni gguthappa was released during the early 90’s Ponni igguthappa Singers Nanamanda Venu Thonacham & Prabha Changappa Bhavani Bheemaiah Karthachira Roy Appadanda Manu Songs Kann muchialatha Needa Baliya Pandorr kaala Edhor… read more »