Kodava Samaja Centenary Celebration : 12-11-11 : DAY 2

Kodava Samaja Centenary Celebration - Day 2 

White Petals, Palace Grounds

Day 2 Agenda : Honoring of Kodavas for service in different fields, 

Food exhibition, Cultural events

Below are the pictures of the materials used by our Kodava ancestors during the earlier days at Coorg (Kodagu). They are well preserved and are displayed to the visitors at the exhibition.

" Proud to be a Kodava "

A typical Kodava Wedding Seating arrangements with Nellakki (God) 

Nellaki (God) - Kodava Wedding arrangements

Kodava farmer's Nengi (Plough) 1

Kodava farmer's Nengi (Plough) 2

Kodava farmer's Kori Kodey, Potti, Nengi (Bamboo Umbrella, Case, Plough)

Kodava vessels, accessories

Kodava Accessories - Kadthale

Kodava Thoku (Guns)

 

Kodava Aayudha (Weapons)

Kodava Aayudha (Weapons)

Kodava Dhudi (Drums)

Kodava Dhudi (Drums)

   

Kodava Dhudi (Drums)

Kodavada Thoorey Kolu (Auspicious Bamboo sticks)

Batti (Bamboo Baskets)

Kodava Vessels

Kodava Vessels

Kodava Vessels

Kodava Bhoguni (Large brass vessel), Fishing device, Bow

Kodava Vessels

Kodava Storing Equipments

Kodava Vessels

Kodava Palya Katthi (Cutting/Chopping Equipments)

Kodava Noolputtu Vara (Vermicelli Makers)

Kodava Paddy Crusher

Kodava Mukkali (Three legged seater)

Kodava Mara Potti (Wooden Case)

Kodava Cow Bells

Kodava Cow Bells

Kodava Rubbu Kallu (Grinding Stone)

Kodava Rubbu Kallu (Grinding Stone)

Kodava Paadukas (Footwear / Sandals)

Kodava Paadukas (Footwear / Sandals)

Kodava Samaja Centenary Celebrations : 11-11-11

" Proud to be a Kodava "

This is one of the greatest moments in the histroy of Coorgs. 
The Bangalore Kodava Samaja turns 100 and this signifies the ' Spirit of Coorg ' which reflects the rich and royal culture that has been shining like an armour for all these years. This indeed is a very proud moment for every Kodava and the celebration of the event is going to leave an impression on every one's mind.

Do not miss this ' Once in a lifetime opportunity ' - make sure you are there for the celebration that will make every Kodava feel great about himself and about his exquisite culture and tradition that he lives and shares. 

11th, 12th and 13th November 2011 will be fun filled days and memorable one in everybody's life.

So let's make it happen.  Be there.

Info : Kodagu Sangha was formed in 1911 at Bangalore. The Sangha was rechristened as Kodava Samaja in 1962.

10 things to learn from Japan

JAPAN

10 things to learn from Japan

1. THE CALM - Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY - Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY - The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn't fall.

4. THE GRACE - People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER - No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE - Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS - Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING - The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA - They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE - When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly

Rare Photographs of INDIA - 100 Years Ago

Genetic Origin of Coorgs

Last month i.e, October 2009, while I visited Kodava Samaja at Bangalore to collect 'Tala Kaveri Theertha', two ladies approached me and asked if I could help them to speak to some one at Kodava Samaja. The mother and daughter had come from the United States, and they were here to find out the genetic origin of the Coorgs, as this clan is one of the "vanishing races" here in South India.

I took them to the Samaja and as the Youth Committee had gathered there for a meet, I asked their help to lend a hand to the mother and daughter who were doing their Phd research. They collected my saliva samples in a container for examination. There were other adult coorgs giving the samples as well.

After collecting the samples, they would take it back to the US to continue their research. They told me that they would keep the Samaja officials informed about the progress of the research. We all indeed know that our clan is a 'vanishing race' and getting to know our origin is definitely very interesting. I must say, it is very very sad that a uniques and exclusive community like ours is diminishing day by day. I request all the Coorgs to help our community grow more and more in numbers everyday.

I am sure we don't want to see ourselves not existing here in this planet.

COORG - We belong here. - A Poem

Coorg is so beautiful

Hearts of coorg divine,

Endless coffee estates and

Nice delicacies to dine;

Daring people all around

Amazingly look so good,

Nature is so exotic with the

Dazzling beauty of wood;

Alas !!! today we see in coorg

Danger days ahead for us all,

Its a heaven for others, as we

Lose ground, but coorgs don't fall;

All the coorgs, rise to say, we have

No fear; coorg is for coorgs we know, We belong here.

- Chendanda Dilan Uthappa

Dt:30Sep2009

This is a poem dedicated to every single Kodava, who loves his/her motherland.

Lets spread the message " COORG IS OURS - WE BELONG HERE "

The Moon Walker

Today we have lost THE WORLD'S BEST TALENT and genius of the music industry.

He was PURE MAGIC. He may not be here with us any more . . . . . but,

he will walk on the moon and shine as a STAR, always.

He is the MOON WALKER, the one and only MICHEAL JACKSON.

May his soul Rest In Peace.