Intermarriage Two sisters were left in the Battiyanda Okka when all the men in the okka were killed by Tippu’s army. One girl was married by Bepadiyanda man and the other girl was married to Cheyanda man from Cheyyandane…. read more »
Intermarriage Two sisters were left in the Battiyanda Okka when all the men in the okka were killed by Tippu’s army. One girl was married by Bepadiyanda man and the other girl was married to Cheyanda man from Cheyyandane…. read more »
A few kodavas who have shown loyalty in the field of judicial service. Justice Justice Ajjikuttira Somaiah Bopanna Justice Palecanda P Bopanna Justice MP Chinnappa Justice Palecanda M Medappa
Chimmanamada P. Bopanna is a Kodava jockey from Kodagu who distinguished himself in horse racing, including racing in Hyderabad. His career is featured in a two-page profile in a publication on the sporting history of… read more »
About the Okka The Chiriyappanḍa okka was originally in Kirgoor in an oor guppe with three or four other okkas. There were quarrels between the Chiriyappanḍa ajjas and four of them left and set up… read more »
CHOMBH 1. Object Name Chombh 2. Kodava Name Chombh 3. English Name Small Metal Water Pot 4. Alternate Names Chombh, Water Pot, Water-Drawing Pot, Small Metal Vessel 5. Short Description Chombh is a small metal… read more »
About the okka Chonira okka’s ancestor Chonira Chermaṇa was a spy in the service of Doḍḍa Viraraja. He was caught by Tipu’s army, tortured and killed. When waging a war against an invading Nair army… read more »
Chowri ಚೌರಿ The Traditional Fly Whisk The Chowri is a traditional fly whisk made with a handle and a tuft of fine hair or fibres. Unlike many objects that evolved from the natural materials available… read more »
Chowrira Thimmaiah A world war II Veteran from Kodagu is the pattedara of the family He joined the army in 1941 in Coorg Regiment He served during the 2nd World War in Burma. Life Born… read more »