Author of the page Major General Kodandera Arjun Muthanna (Retd) About The British had a system of awards for different ranks. There were awards and medals, for the military and for the civilians. The Victoria… 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.
Author of the page Major General Kodandera Arjun Muthanna (Retd) About The British had a system of awards for different ranks. There were awards and medals, for the military and for the civilians. The Victoria… read more »
One of the Kodava album Modern Kodava Songs was released during the early 90’s Modern Kodava Songs Singers Suchitra Somaya Jimmy Muthappa Venu Abraham Songs Bhagamandla Kshetra Kaveri Thirthamrutha Devi Kaveramma Kodagu Nangada Nanu Na-Nanundu Oh Mamma… read more »
Monnanda Ainmane Location Kukloor (2 -3 Kms from Virajpet) History In the past, the Monnanda okka lived in their first ainmane on the slopes of the Male thirike hill near Virajpet. The hill can be seen from the present ainmane and… read more »
Monnanda Kashyap Nanjappa. an eminent Sportsperson from kodagu is a Badminton player and holds Karnataka State Rank 2 under 15 boys singles category Author of the article Thathappanda Jyothi Sommaiah Family Father Dr Monnanda A… read more »
About the Okka The Monnanda okka lived in their first ainmane on the slopes of the Male thirike hill near Virajpet. The hill can be seen from the present ainmane(Kuklur) and the foundation of the… read more »
About the okka There are three Monnanda okkas, Monnanda-1 in Kuklur, Monnanda-2in Nelji and Monnanda-3 in Hammiyala. Monnanda 2&3 are not related to Monnanda-1 in Kuklur. These other two okkas – 2 and 3 do not have ainmanes now. … read more »
Moodera A Ponnaiah was from koikeri, Napoklu. He joined the army in 1942 and worked Havildar Clerk 2nd World War He served during the 2nd World War in Burma. Life Born 1918 Died 2019 Family… read more »
Major Moodera Thimmiah Aiyappa was born in Coorg and served in the Royal Army Medical Corps on a deputation from the Coorg State Government. Family Father Moodera Thimmiah Mother Kambeyanda Chubamma Wife Kelapanda Ponnamma Children… read more »