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 »
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 »
Banda (Sambrani) Banda(Sambrani) is a thick, shapeless and lumpy rock-like material is a fragrant substance. It is a natural tree resin neither a hardened resin nor sap, an aromatic resins from the Copal tree. Uses… read more »
Barre Meen is an aquatic animal which grows up to a meter in length and is found in many parts of India, Nepal, china, Bangladesh and srilanka. Adults are dark brown in colour with faint black… read more »
Watermelons are edible tropical plants which require a temperature more than 25 deg C to survive; they grow from 5-50 Pounds. The fruit contains Vitamins, Potassium and beta Carotene. This fruit is sweet and is… read more »
Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the folk lore ballad Batté Paat Batté here refers to path/road . Kodavas sing Batté in many occasions , for instance while going to Manepaat ritual… read more »
One of the Baloo paats sung during the Bédha Changrandhi celebrations. this is called as “boomi thayek patta kattuva paat” Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the ballad ” Bhoomithayee kh Patta… read more »