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Mysuru: The Mysuru Kodava Samaja officially launched its new website, https://kodavasamajamysuru.com/ at a programme held at the Samaja  premises in Vijayanagar First Stage, Mysuru, recently.

The new website, a first for the Samaja, was the brainchild of President Ponjanda A. Ganapathy. His son, Ponjanda Gyan Ponnappa, conceptualised, designed, developed and hosted the website entirely free of cost.

In addition to the website, Gyan has contributed several other pro-bono digital initiatives, including the ‘Kodava Thandh Bendhu Matrimonial App’ (available on Google Play Store), the Youth Wing website youthwing.kodavasamajamysuru.com, the donor coupon lucky draw software and website, and an Android app for Kaveri Vidya Samsthe (featuring both admin and user applications). Sree Cauvery Educational Institutions in Kuvempunagar is run by the Samaja.

Launched on Apr. 12, 2025, the new website serves as a comprehensive resource for information about the Mysuru Kodava Samaja and its initiatives.

The event began with President Ponjanda Ganapathy sharing insights into the Samaja’s activities. He honoured several generous donors who contributed to the Samaja’s developmental projects through a fund-raiser coupon system, presenting them with gold coins as tokens of appreciation.

To encourage donations, Samaja’s administrative team had introduced an innovative donor coupon scheme, which included exciting gifts through a lucky draw.

Top fund-raisers — including individuals, keris (family groups) and sanghas (associations) — were recognised and awarded for their selfless efforts in helping the Samaja meet its financial goals. The fundraising drive was a resounding success.

The Kodava Samaja office-bearers are also trying to secure a grant of Rs. 10,00,000 from the Karnataka Government under the Kodava Community Hall Development Scheme. Sources said that the process to receive funds has started and the money will be sanctioned soon.

As part of its developmental plans, the Samaja has decided to erect a life-size statue of Gen. Kodandera S. Thimayya within its premises using a portion of the funds raised.

The event was attended by Samaja Vice-President Machimada P. Nanaiah, Honorary Secretary Ketolira A. Belliappa, Joint Secretary Ajjikuttira Diana Poovaiah and Treasurer Ittira G. Kashiyappa, among others.