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 Virajpet Town Municipal Corporation was fortunate to receive a gracious donation of land for the clock tower’s construction from Rao Bahadur Mukkatira Aiyappa, a distinguished Kodava administrator from the Mukkatira family in Devanageri near… read more »
About At a distance of 50 km from Madikeri and 15 km from Kushalnagar, Dubare is an elephant training camp situated on the banks of the river Cauvery in Somwarpet taluk. It is a natural… read more »
About Gaddige or Raja’s tomb is situated in Madikeri. Gaddige were built in Muhammadan style with tombs at the center and turrets at the corners. Nandi figures was carved on top of the corners. The… read more »
Hill Ranges of Kodagu Exploring the Mountain Landscape of Coorg Kodagu, popularly known as Coorg, is a mountainous district in Karnataka, situated within the biodiverse Western Ghats. Its landscape is characterised by rolling hills,… read more »
The majority of the early accounts of Coorg(Kodagu) are fundamentally eminent and the genuine record of history in Coorg is available only following the ninth century. On the word of inscriptions, Coorg was under the… read more »
Igguthappa Temple is a traditional kodava temple. It is one of the Sacred temple in Coorg.The temple is dedicated to Lord Igguthappa which is another name for Lord Subramanya. Tulabara of rice is the highest… read more »
The Irupu Falls (also Iruppu Falls) ಇರ್ಪು ಜಲಪಾತ are located in the Brahmagiri Range in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, India, bordering the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a fresh water cascade and… read more »
In the Southern part of India, Coorg is wedged at the conjunction of two majestically interesting states- Karnataka and Kerala. Kabbe hills amidst the clouds offer breathtaking sights.This beautiful hill is 1.5 km from Chelavara falls. Height… read more »