Mysuru: Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, will be celebrating Huthri, the harvest festival of Kodagu, tomorrow (Nov.23) at Sree Cauvery College Grounds in Kuvempunagar from 5.30 pm onwards.

On the occasion, traditional Kodava dances will be presented. ‘Nere kattuva’ ritual will be held at 7.30 pm; reaping new paddy crop (Kadiru) at 8.30 pm; distribution of thambutt prasada at 9.30 pm.

As in the previous years, Puthari Eedu was held from Nov.18 daily at 6 pm at the Samaja premises in Vijayanagar where traditional Kodava dances are practiced. The Eedu programme, sponsored by various Kodava Sanghas, will be held this evening also.

While Ketolira Ravi Belliappa trains the young and old male dancers in Bolkaat, Kolaat, Kathiyaat and Pareyakali, Kullachanda Vinutha Kesari imparts training to girls in Ummathaat.

Thanks to Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, for strengthening the community bonding and preserving the Kodava culture and tradition by holding such events and encouraging the youngsters.

The main event in traditional Kodava attires will be held during Huthri celebrations tomorrow evening at Cauvery Institutions premises.

Gowda Samaja

Huthri festival will also be celebrated under the auspices of Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Mysuru, at its premises in Vijayanagar 2nd Stage here tomorrow from 7 pm onwards. ‘Nere kattuva’ ritual will be held at 7.45 pm; reaping of new paddy crop (Kadiru) at 8.45 pm. There will be distribution of Kadiru also, according to a press release from Samaja Hon. Secretary K.S. Ganapathy.