Chikka Veerarajendra and the East India Company were at loggerheads since 1830. Governor-General William Bentinck, who was more interested in reforming India than in annexing new territories, had to finally deal with the Raja of… read more »
In the History of Kodava during British rule, Coorgs entered politics, government service, education, and law. Under British protection, Kodagu became a State with nominal independence. The British recognised the exceptional martial abilities of the Kodavas and used them in their army.
In the History of Kodava, many Kodavas fought in the two World Wars. They earned a reputation as able commanders and brave fighters, both under the British rule as well as post-independent India in all wings of defence. Eventually, famous sons of Kodagu became prominent members of the armed forces of India. General K.S. Thimayya DSO and Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa OBE are among the notables along with many other top officers. Dewan Bahadur Ketolira Chengappa was the last Chief Commissioner of Coorg in 1947. In 1950 Coorg was recognised as one of 27 different states of the Indian Union but in 1956 the state of Coorg was merged into Mysore (now Karnataka).
Chikka Veerarajendra and the East India Company were at loggerheads since 1830. Governor-General William Bentinck, who was more interested in reforming India than in annexing new territories, had to finally deal with the Raja of… read more »
About Arpa kall is grinding Stone used to grid spices and other masala in the kitchen . Variants By shapes By Sizes Uses It was used to grind any kind of paste for kitchen use… read more »
Balatikalanda Medappa Uthaiah Balatikalanda Medappa Uthaiah was born at Virajpet ,Coorg. After passing SSLC examination, he joined a Cooperative Society in Mysore. He was a brilliant hockey player. This was noticed by the Mysore Infantry… 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 »
Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the folk lore ballad Batté Paat Batté here refers to path/road . Kodavas sing Batté in many occasions , for instance while going to Manepaat ritual… read more »
About A batti is a large basket which was found in Kodava households. Uses It was used to carry or store things. A batti is also a unit of measure. Eighty seers is called a… read more »
One of the Baloo paats sung during the Bédha Changrandhi celebrations. this is called as “boomi thayek patta kattuva paat” Author of this article Kaibulira Devaiah Source Extracted from the ballad ” Bhoomithayee kh Patta… read more »
Beedha Changrandi We, the Kodava tribe, being hardcore farmers, treat the Earth as our mother. 3 days in a year our tribe would not hurt the Earth by digging, ploughing or any other way. About… read more »