Madikeri: The 83-km “Kodavaame Baalo Padayatra” — a march led by Akhila Kodava Samaja and various members of Kodava community and Kodava-speaking communities — reached Madikeri this morning, after commencing in Kutta on Feb. 2. The march advocates for the Constitutional rights and cultural identity of the Kodava community. Tens and thousands of people dressed…
Kutta (Kodagu): The Kodava community and Kodava-speaking native community began their 82-kilometre peace march from Kutta to Madikeri this morning, with over 4,000 community members and Kodava-speaking natives gathering at Kutta Bus Stand to begin the procession. As the march progressed, over 15,000 community members joined in from their homes along the way. The event,…
Madikeri: The Kodava community, a martial race with a unique cultural identity, will embark on a peace march from Feb. 2 to 7 to raise awareness about their dwindling population and cultural erosion. Organised by the Federation of Kodava Samajas, Kodava-speaking native communities and Kodava Language Communities Association, the 80-km march will begin in Kutta,…
California’s Bay Area: The Kodava community came together in the heart of California’s Bay Area for the annual convention, ‘Namme by the Bay’ from Sept. 1 to Sept. 3. This spectacular gathering brought together nearly 500 Kodavas from across the globe, transcending geographical boundaries and rekindling the spirit of Kodava culture, resilience and unity. The…
Madikeri: Addressing a long- standing demand of the Kodava community, the Karnataka Cabinet yesterday stamped its approval for the official use of ‘Kodava / Kodavaru’ on caste certificates and all other documents, replacing the previous ‘Kodagaru’ designation or classification. The State Government has endorsed the recommendations put forth by the Karnataka Backward Classes Commission. The…
Bengaluru: Fulfilling a long-pending demand of Kodavas, the Karnataka Cabinet, which met here on Thursday, agreed to mention as ‘Kodava/Kodavaru’ in the Caste Certificate, instead of ‘Kodagaru,’ who are currently listed in the 3a Category. Announcing this after the Cabinet meeting here yesterday, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said the State Government has…
By B.C. Thimmaiah Former IAS Officer and Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Rathi Vinay Jha, a Kodavathi from Codanda family, has initiated a project to create a Virtual Museum on Kodava Heritage and Culture. Called ‘Sandooka,’ the Virtual Museum will be a repository of information on the heritage and culture of Kodavas through…
Mysore/Mysuru: The traditional symbol or logo of Kodavas and other original inhabitants of Kodagu comprising ‘Peeche Kathi’, ‘Odi Kathi’ and a gun (that have been used for centuries) placed in a particular and unique way to form a logo has been trademarked by Kodavamera Kondata, Madikeri, Kodagu district. A trademark is a brand name specifying…
Mysore/Mysuru: The State Government’s move to release funds for the genealogical study of 18 communities of Kodagu has irked the Codava National Council (CNC) as it has alleged that in the name of studying the genealogy of Kodavas, the Government is cheating the Kodava community by including other non-native communities in the study. Addressing a…
Madikeri: A 29-year-old youth from Virajpet was arrested yesterday for making derogatory comments on the Kodava community, women and their Goddess Cauvery through social media. The comments led to many protests in Kodagu, Mysuru and Bengaluru and also several FIRs were registered. The youth was identified as K.P. Divin Devaiah of Palangala village in Virajpet…
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