Deciphering the Kodava Tribes’ symbolic solar calendar unveils Edamyar 1 as the first day of the year, observed on April 14th, 2018. Known as Bisu Changrandi<\/a>, this day heralds the initiation of the agricultural cycle in Kodagu<\/a>. Celebrated with fervor, farmers engage in field prayers, yoke their cattle, and symbolically plow<\/a> paddy fields to mark this auspicious occasion. The rituals encapsulate a profound connection to nature, emphasizing the significance of agricultural pursuits in the rich cultural tapestry of the Kodava community.<\/p>\n Falling in the month of April- May it is the beginning of the New Year for the Kodavas. Edamyar<\/em> 1 usually falls on April 14 or 15 depending on the star signs. This month attracts all type of agricultural works to be commenced <\/p>\n Falling in the month of May – June<\/p>\n Falling in the month of June – July. July is usually the most rainy season in Kodagu. Aaipani<\/em>-Five types of work is carried out in the paddy field during the rainy season like Bele uppuve<\/em>(Ploughing)<\/a>, Bithe uduve<\/em>(Sowing)<\/a>, Aand Kethuve<\/em> (Bund trimming)<\/a>, Aage Pani<\/em> (Picking seedlings)<\/a> and Naati Pani<\/em> (transplanting)<\/a><\/p>\n Falling in the month of July – August. Kakkada<\/em> starts on mid July .<\/p>\n Falling in the month of August – September. Kakkada<\/em> ends on mid August and Kailpod<\/em> <\/a>is celebrated on 3rd September.<\/p>\n Falling in the month of September – October<\/p>\n Falling in the month of October – November. Kaveri Shankraamana<\/em><\/a> is celebrated in this month<\/p>\n Falling in the month of November – December. Puthari<\/em> <\/a>is celebrated in this month<\/p>\n Falling in the month of December – January. Arabica coffee picking starts in this month <\/p>\n Falling in the month of January – February. Robusta picking starts in this month<\/p>\n Falling in the month of February – March. Irrigation starts soon after the coffee picking during this period.<\/p>\n Falling in the month of March – April. Inter Kodava Hockey namme<\/em><\/a> is celebrated on this month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Months <\/h2>\n
Edamyar \u0c8e\u0ca1\u0cae\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd<\/em><\/h3>\n
Kadyar \u0c95\u0cbe\u0ca6\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Aadare \u0c86\u0ca6\u0cb0\u0cc6 <\/em><\/h3>\n
Kakkada \u0c95\u0c95\u0ccd\u0c95\u0ca1 <\/em><\/h3>\n
Chinyaar \u0c9a\u0cbf\u0c82\u0c99\u0cbf\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd<\/em><\/h3>\n
Kanyar \u0c95\u0ca8\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Tholyar \u0ca4\u0cc1\u0cb2\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Birchyar \u0cac\u0cbf\u0cb0\u0ccd\u0c9a\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Dalmiyar \u0ca6\u0cb2\u0ccd\u0cae\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Malyar \u0cae\u0cbe\u0cb2\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Kumbyar \u0c95\u0cc1\u0c82\u0cac\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n
Minyaar \u0cae\u0cc0\u0ca8\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe\u0cb0\u0ccd <\/em><\/h3>\n