Eminent People of Kodavas have achieved laurels in all walk of life and prominent in every field and are listed for the future generations to know are documented in this category
The Coorg Regiment tradition is not a single uninterrupted infantry regiment, but a continuum of military service, reorganizations, and cultural survival. While early lineages predate Kodava-specific recruitment, the martial identity of Kodavas found formal regimental… read more »
The Indian Pond Heron (Ardeola grayii), known as Pole (ಪೊಲೆ) in Kodava/Kannada contexts, is a small heron commonly found across the Indian subcontinent. It is best known for its remarkable camouflage when at rest and… read more »
The Scent of Pepper Author Kavery Nambisan About The Scent of Pepper is a detailed fictional journey into the world of Kodavas. It gives a great picture of the Kodavas who are a fierce, proud,… read more »
About the Okka It is said that when their ancestors were collecting dried leaves, an Upp theethi bird (Lapwing) came by, and when they tried to catch it, it turned into an image of God… read more »
About the Okka Theetramada Okka’s story says that when Lingaraja came by giving manepedas to the okkas, he called out to the people of this okka. A lady came out of the house and said… read more »
About The Okka Thelapanda Okka -When the Karanava’s son Subbayya killed a tiger king Veeraraja was pleased and gave him a barchi and a large, heavy odi kathi with a gold seal with ‘V’ in… read more »
Thiri Thook – ತಿರಿ ತೂಕ English Name Traditional Matchlock Gun Short Description An early traditional firearm operated using a burning wick, known as Thiri, to ignite gunpowder through a touch hole. Full Description / Long… read more »
Thood 1. Object Name Thood 2. Kodava Name Thood 3. English Name Traditional Hunting Torch 4. Alternate Names Poondhi / Pondhi — Thood refers to the same traditional fire torch associated with hunting and movement… read more »