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.
Information shared by Kongiranda Ponnappa from Chikkabanaswadi, Bengaluru native of Balamberi Village. Balamuri School The Balamuri School was established in 1954 through the efforts of several village elders, including Kongiranda Uthappa, Kotera Somanna, Palandira Devayya… read more »
Ballachanda Aman Poovaiah is an Eminent Sportsperson and a National Volleyball Player representing the service and the Indian Team has been a prominent player from 1993 to 2002. Serving the Indian Army for 30 Years… read more »
Ballachanda Okka The ancestors of the family originally lived in an ur guppe. According to the tradition, Baithuracha came to the area in search of water and struck his bal kathi into the ground, from… read more »
Ballatikalanda Deepa Ganapathy ( Ajjikuttira ) is an eminent Sportsperson from kodagu is a Badminton player Author of the article Thathappanda Jyothi Sommaiah Family Father Dr Ganapathy Ajjikuttira Mother Shyla Ganapathy thamane (Kolera) Husband Suraj Somanna… read more »
Baalo-paat Balo Paat is one of the most cherished oral traditions of the Kodavas of Kodagu. It is a sacred ceremonial song sung during auspicious occasions, especially weddings and major family rituals. More than just… read more »
Established in 1990 the Banaswadi Kodava Sangha is one of the early Kodava Sanghas in Bangalore. Affiliated to the Kodava Samaja Bangalore this Sangha sends a representation to the Executive committee of the Kodava Samaja. with over … read more »
Intermarriage Elthanda Okka used to go to Peyyavur Temple festival every year with Eth Por. One day they had bull fight with Battakalanda of Kunjalgeri and defeated their bull. Infuriated by this the Battakalanda man… read more »
About the Okka Battiyanda Okka came from Kaikad after their ainmane fell there. There were four Okkas in the village that lived in an ur guppe before they built their ainmanes – Battiyanda , Mundyolanda , Kolira … read more »