Baal Charate / Kaikane (ಬಾಳ್ ಚರಟೆ / ಕೈಕಣೆ) Overview Baal Charate, also known as Kaikane, is a traditional ladle made using a coconut shell attached to a bamboo handle. It was a practical household utensil… read more »
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
Baal Charate / Kaikane (ಬಾಳ್ ಚರಟೆ / ಕೈಕಣೆ) Overview Baal Charate, also known as Kaikane, is a traditional ladle made using a coconut shell attached to a bamboo handle. It was a practical household utensil… read more »
Baal Chatti ಬಾಲ್ ಚಟ್ಟಿ A Cooking Vessel with a Long Handle Baal Chatti is a traditional cooking vessel distinguished by its long handle.The handle allowed the vessel to be held and moved while cooking, providing… read more »
Baale meen one of the aquatic animal found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions, They are slender, silvery fish with large terminal mouth, eyes partially covered with adipose eyelids and deeply forked tail. It grows to… read more »
One of the kodava album Bal Polandath was produced by S M Poovaiah and the album was released during the early 90’s. Movie was also released in the same year. having lots of songs written… read more »
Information shared by Kongiranda Ponnappa from Chikkabanaswadi, Bengaluru native of Balamberi Village. Balamuri School The Balamuri School was established in 1954 through the efforts of several village elders, including Kongiranda Uthappa, Kotera Somanna, Palandira Devayya… 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 »
Balnji Large semi – spherical basket like enclosure made from bamboo strips woven with open spaces. About A Balnji is a large, semi-spherical bamboo enclosure traditionally handcrafted by the Kodava community using woven bamboo strips…. read more »
Baalo-paat Balo Paat is one of the most cherished oral traditions of the Kodavas of Kodagu. It is a sacred ceremonial song sung during auspicious occasions, especially weddings and major family rituals. More than just… read more »