The first ever digital genealogical tree development done to link all the kodava Okkas spread across the world About Kodavaclan A collective effort to preserve our heritage is more than an act of memory… 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.
The first ever digital genealogical tree development done to link all the kodava Okkas spread across the world About Kodavaclan A collective effort to preserve our heritage is more than an act of memory… read more »
Pioneers who shaped institutions, broke barriers, and set national precedents Members of the Kodava community have, at pivotal moments in history, stood among the earliest Indians to enter, lead, and transform institutions once dominated by… read more »
For centuries, the Kodavas of Kodagu have upheld a distinguished martial tradition rooted in valour and loyalty. Long before the rise of any formal colonial army, Kodavas served in indigenous militias and later in organised… read more »
Kodagra devanele Author of the page Uluvangada Cauvery Udaya Author of the book Uluvangada Cauvery Udaya About the book This was the seventh book of the author in Kodava language. This book include history &… read more »
About the Okka The Kodira okka along with other families such as Mandira ,Udiyanda ,Manavattira ,Pattamada and Kumbera moved further south east. Moving further down the Kodira family ,occupied forest land in Arapattu village.Our ainmane… read more »
Kodira Poomale Author of the page Uluvangada Cauvery Udaya Author of the book Uluvangada Cauvery Udaya About the book This was author’s fifth book in Kodava language. Kodhira Poomale means garland of love. Its a… read more »
Konerira Jagadish Ponnappa Konerira Jagadish Ponnappa is a former Indian field hockey goalkeeper. He is one of six international goalkeepers produced by Kodagu, Family Father Konerira Ponnappa (Ponnu) Mother K. P. Saraswathi (Tamane Paradanda). Early… read more »
About the okka Karanava Govindayya, after marrying a Kongaḷva girl named Kaḷamma, established a lineage known as Konganḍa. These Kongaḷva rulers governed Koḍagu as vassals under the Chola and Hoysaḷa dynasties from approximately 1004 to… read more »