About Bolcha is lamp made of several sizes and shapes Variants Mann Bolcha Lamp Made of Mud / Clay Kall Bolcha Lamp Made of stone Kachi Bolcha Lamp Made of Bronze or alloys Took Bolcha… 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 Bolcha is lamp made of several sizes and shapes Variants Mann Bolcha Lamp Made of Mud / Clay Kall Bolcha Lamp Made of stone Kachi Bolcha Lamp Made of Bronze or alloys Took Bolcha… read more »
Bolcha Paarr (ಬೊಳ್ಚ ಪಾರ್) Bolcha Paarr is a traditional wooden lamp holder used to house and support a small oil lamp. It was usually fixed directly onto the wall of a traditional Kodava home, providing… read more »
About the Okka Bollanda okka is based in Kaikad. Kuḍi beeră Aiyappa, the karanava of the okka, was accidentally shot by Chermandanḍa Bopiah during a hunt. Aiyappa had seen the footprints of a kaḍama (large… read more »
About the Okka Bollepanda/Bolleyapanda Once, when Karaṇava Boḷuka went hunting, he shot a tiger with his gun. The tiger was injured, but not killed. Enraged, it attacked Boḷuka who wrestled with it and killed it… read more »
About the okka Bollera Okka-Bollera might have been so named because the okka was known for its fair (boỊỊe) women. There are three BoỊỊera bhagas which might have been together long ago. They have no… read more »
Miss Suman Seethamma Bollera is a popular Writer(Articles, Stories, Poems, Gazals, Haayku, and Mukthaka) of Kodagu and currently settled in Madikeri, Kodagu Author of the page Meederira Toysi Dechamma About Miss Suman Seethamma Bollera is… read more »
Stories of Bonira Muthanna one of the Padebeeras of kodagu Bonira Muthanna – Doddavirappa, the Raja of Coorg, had troubles from his neighbours, and especially Raja Viravarma of Cherakkal who did not fulfill his promise of… read more »
This is an alphabetized collection of books and publications related primarily to Kodava authors and the literature of Kodagu. The collection covers a broad range of subjects connected with the history, culture and heritage of… read more »