The annual general body meeting of Kodagu district bunts association was held on February 5 at Cavuery hall in the city.
Entrepreneur B D Jagadeesh Rai was elected as the new president of the association unanimously. V Ravindra Rai, entrepreneur of Kushalnagar was unanimously chosen as the chief secretary.
Vice president B K Ravindra Rai gave details of assests of association and trust. He also said that some members are spreading false propaganda with regards to the assets of the association. There is no truth in those statements. Accurate records of the assets are with the association and anyone can verify the same anytime.
Speaking on the occasion, Ravindra said, “We have got together after many years. Former president and secretary and conveying false information to the people. Some have declared association by themselves. Earlier, they did not even show interest to call the meeting of administrative committee.”
New president Jagadeesh Rai said, “There will not be any chaos in future. All works needed for the community will be carried out. Bunts bhavan is required for the community. It will be done during my tenure. Office bearers of the association will be elected soon.”
Virajpete Ratnakara Shetty, who declared himself as the president of the association without anyone’s consent and made derogatory video on social media about the community was rusticated from the association for indefinite period.
Many gave proposals with regards to the development of the association.
Secretary Harish Rai read the report. Treasurer B N Ratnakara Rai presented financial report. Honorary president B B Aithappa Rai did the introductory speech.
Balakrishna Rai welcomed the gathering. Kishore Rai Kattalekadu compered the event. Hita Yogesh Shetty offered prayers and rendered vote of thanks.
source:http://www.daijiworld.com / Daijiworld.com / Home / Daijiworld Media Network – Madikeri (MS) / February 10th, 2023
The pallu is neatly tucked over the shoulder and saree pleats are pushed backwards, the above style of saree draping is Coorg style of adorning saree.
The above style reflects the unusually beautiful culture of Coorg.
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Coorgi saree hails form the neighbouring state of Karnataka and it is very popular across the globe for its unique draping style.
While wearing the saree in this style, pallu is neatly tucked over the shoulder and saree pleats are pushed backwards, this one is also called Kodagu style saree or kodava Attire.
Along with this saree, women of Coor wear a piece of cloth which looks similar to the saree on their head, called vastra.
Origin
The origin of Coorgi saree is associated with a mythological tale of the great sage Agasthya and his wife Cauvery. The legend has it, that Cauvery transformed self in a river so that, she can serve people. The sage Agasthya tried his best to stop his wife from transforming herself into a river in the process her saree pleats were pushed back. It was from that time that women from Coorg wear saris in this manner.
Why Coorg women prefer this style?
One of three reason, the fable of Sage Agasthya and his consort Cauvery is an inspiration for the women in Coorg to drape their saris in Kodagu style. Another main reason for them to wear their sari is, they feel comfortable and make it convenient for them to move around in the hilly slopes of the area and even climb trees.
The Kodagu style draping is unique
The above style reflects the unusually beautiful culture of Coorg. The pleats of the sari, which are usually in the front in other saree, here, they are tucked at the backside of the waist. Similarly, the pallu of the saree too is draped from rear to front tucked neatly over the shoulder. These look apt when work in lustrous fabrics such as silk, satin or cotton for crisp pleating.
Originally, coton fabric was used to tie the above style of saree. But, when the British people annexed Coorg, they brought numerous changes to the Coorgi sari and the style of stitching. The blouse or jacket, which is worn beneath the sari also witnessed few changes from time to time and even the neckline changed and band collar and high neckline was introduced. Fabrics such as velvet and satin and silk were also experimented with.
The coorgi sari is coupled with blouse or jacket that is available in different styles. A veil or vastra (head scarf) is added in case of a bride. There is a petticoat along with another undergarment of calf length, which is usually made using cotton wool, Coorg being usually cold.
Be it a small celebration to one own’s wedding, kodava attire is worn by every women with great pride.
These sarees are made using different kind of fabrics, which make them ideal for every season or occasion. Mostly wedding attire, the brides in Coorg wear a red colored Kodagu style saree made with golden dots and she combines it with a red blouse and a red head scarf . Accessorized well with tradtional gold jewelry and shoes and socks. The kodava attire is unique on its own.
source: http://www.thehansindia.com / The Hans India / Home> Life & Style> Fashion / by Mary Sagaya / Hans News Service / February 07th, 2023
Puthari Othorme Koota of Pombolak Kodava Koota, Vijayanagar 4th Stage, was held recently at Kodava Samaja here.
Mundottira Jaya Chengappa, President of Pombolak Kodava Koota, welcomed. Hon. Secretary Chottanda Chengappa read the report of various activities undertaken by the Koota.
Sponsors’ list was read by Joint Secretary Guddanda Rashmi Uday.
Kullachanda Vinutha Kesari, Treasurer, presented income and expenses of the Koota.
Boppanda Appaji, Mallengada Sharan Somaiah, Mullanda Vinu, Theetharamada Dr. Devaki, Thithira Beena, Sports Secretary Adikera Sajan Kariappa and area representative of Kodava Samaja Ammanda Somaiah were the dignitaries on the dais.
Thathira Bheemaiah, Vice-President, proposed a vote of thanks.
The entire programme was anchored by Kullachanda Sahana Kesari. Kodava traditional dances were the highlight of the function.
The members actively participated in all the activities.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / February 06th, 2023
An 18-member team from National Defence College, New Delhi visited Gen. Thimayya Memorial Museum at Madikeri in Kodagu district on Wednesday.
The team was led by Air Vice-Marshal Tejbir Singh who said that the museum is a source of inspiration for present and future military leaders and eulogised Gen.Thimayya’s role in strengthening the defence forces.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / February 01st, 2023
Tourist footfall at Raja Seat in Madikeri has risen with the top tourist destination and one of the most visited sites in Kodagu hosting a flower show since Friday.
The flower show concludes on February 6.
Nearly 20 species of flowers and about 12,000 plants are part of the show with special floral decorations.
The highlights of the show include varieties of exhibits created in flowers, bonsai plants and others.
The Principal Secretary, Horticulture, Rajendra Kumar Kataria, visited the flower show with Deputy Commissioner B.C. Satish on Saturday.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / February 04th, 2023
To commemorate the distinguished services rendered by General KS Thimayya, Padma Bhushan, DSO, a commemorative postage stamp and the first day cover were issued by the Department of Posts and Army Postal Service Corps at Fort William, Kolkata on February 4, 2023.
Lt General RP Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, and Col of the Kumaon & Naga Regiments and Kumaon Scouts unveiled the stamp and signed the First Day Cover in the presence of prominent dignitaries, veterans, senior serving Army officers and the present and Ex-Commanding Officers of 4 & 8 Kumaon, the battalions where General KS Thimayya had served.
source: http://www.telegraphindia.com / The Telegraph Online / Home> My Kolkata > News / by Kolkata Web Desk (edited) pix 2 of 4 / February 04th, 2023
Featuring works of artists Amit Srivastava and Duhita Samaiyar, the exhibition will go on till February 5
Two oil paintings at the exhibition
“Classical realism portrays how human beings naturally see the world. Different (art) movements will come and go; there will be contemporary takes on it so that realism can be used to document what’s happening in our times. But the genre itself will never lose relevance – it will never go away,” said artist Amit Srivastava. We spoke to him at MKF Museum of Art in Bengaluru. The Delhi-based artist was in town for the exhibition Realism Revisited, which is featuring some of his paintings along with the works of Coorg-based artist Duhita Samaiyar.
“…it’s what the canvas does to you”
Apart from their shared passion for classical realism, the artists share one more commonality – both of them started pursuing art as a full-time career later in life. For instance, an IIT-Delhi alumnus, Amit had a successful career in IT before he quit it in pursuit of his long-standing passion for the arts. He then studied under master painter Anthony Ryder at The Ryder Studio in the US. According to Amit, the most profound learning he received there was when Anthony Rhyder told him, “It’s not what you do to the canvas, it’s what the canvas does to you.”
Taking cues, Amit now has developed a body of work that can be described as a synthesis of “careful observation and classical painting techniques,” based on his belief that when one pays enough attention to something, it opens up to them.
Amit’s works showcased at the ongoing exhibition bears testimony to that. Seemingly mundane objects like teapots and wine bottles find their way as recurring motifs in his still-life paintings. But little nuances like the play of light on the objects would suggest a painter with an observant eye and patient mind.
Morning Tea, an oil painting by Amit Srivastava
“Teapots, wine bottles…these are things I am very close to because I am a very tea-and-coffee person,” the artist smiled and said. Speaking further about the exhibition, he said, “This is a very refreshing exhibition for people in Bengaluru because it’s a different take on realism. From academicians and accomplished artists to collectors and students, this exhibition is something that must be seen.”
“…when you paint from life, you understand the special relationships among objects”
On the other hand, Duhita only started pursuing art as a full-time career at the age of 45. A graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Duhita had a rewarding career as a fashion designer. It was only in 2015 that she decided to use her natural flair for arts and enrolled in The Florence Academy of Art. Since her graduation in 2018, she based her art on the observation of nature and universal themes – which had, by then, disappeared from contemporary art schools.
One can see similar themes portrayed in her works at the gallery. Even still images featuring antique objects — like old copper vessels — carry an element of nature like an egg. When asked whether she is trying to put any particular message consistently through most of her works, the artist spoke about championing environmentalism.
One of her still-life images displayed at the exhibition — called the Antique Brass and Benares Silk — features an azure silk cloth coming out of a brass vessel as if it is ‘pouring’ the cloth. The artist let us in on the story of its creation. “The vessel you see was the kind of vessel Indians used to carry water in, long ago; the silk cloth was representative of water. During the time, a lot of thoughts around water conservation were going on in my mind… and about how marine life is dying.” The painting also depicts a candle that has gone off, symbolising that we are running out of time in conserving and regenerating natural resources.
Antique Brass and Benares Silk, an oil painting by Duhita Samaiyar
On a concluding note, the artist also shared notes on the techniques of her craft and how painting from life makes a work of art more interesting. “When you paint from a photograph, the image is very flat. But when you paint from life, you get a sense of depth, a sense of all the special relationships among the objects, and how the effects of atmosphere diffuse edges.”
The artists also spilled beans on the future of artists in a world filled with AI-driven art tools, their upcoming projects, and much more. To catch up, listen to the exclusive two-part series of interviews to be out soon on Spotify and YouTube!
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The 20th Annual Sathyanarayaswamy Puja and Annual Meeting of Ramakrishnanagar ‘I’ Block Kodava Welfare Association and adjoining residents was held recently under the Chairmanship of Kodandera Puspha Machaiah at Shree Ganapathy Temple in Ramakrishnanagar.
Puja rituals were performed by Kadiyamada Kariappa couple.
Advisory Committee Members Dr. Kodira A. Kushalappa, Kattera A. Nanaiah, Maletira Ganapathy – Vice-President, Kenjangada Cariappa – Secretary and Codanda Swagath – Joint Secretary/ Treasurer were present on the occasion along with about 50 Kodava families.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / February 01st, 2023
A school in Kodagu is knitting stories of success and seeding hope in the lives of specially-abled kids.
Apart from education, students also get training in various activities like tailoring. (Photo | Express)
Madikeri :
Smiling faces welcome one into the quaint ambience enveloping Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School in Madikeri. Discipline, empathy, simplicity and serenity engulf one’s senses during a visit to the school – the first institution established in Kodagu to address the needs of specially-abled kids. Kodagu Vidyalaya was set up by late Biddanda S Kushalappa. As the institution grew, Kushalappa’s son, late Biddanda Subiah (a spiritual leader), envisioned a school to address the needs of specially-abled children. Thus, Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School was founded in 1996 by BK Subiah, Meena Cariappa, and other like-minded visionaries.
Since inception, the institution has extended free, quality education to thousands of specially-abled children from across the district. “We strive for early intervention in addressing the needs of specially-abled kids in the district. The students are mostly from families with weak economic backgrounds,” explains Geetha Shridhar, the principal.
The school started its journey towards extending free education with help from benefactors and donors. Today, it receives a minimum grant from the state, alongside continued support from trustees and donors. The institution currently nurtures 61 students with special needs, who are provided an opportunity to join the mainstream. While inclusive society is still a far-fetched dream, the students here are taught to face the competitive world with finesse, confidence and creativity. Under the guidance of founders Meena Cariappa and Veena Chengappa, and Geetha Shridhar, a team of 10 special educators, including specialists trained in handling intellectual disabilities, prepare the special children to face the world.
The institution – which saw complete renovation in 2021, thanks to donations from Govind Bhat and Meenakshi Bhat Memorial Trust – currently carries an aesthetic ambience. Apart from special education by professionals, the students here grow in a tranquil atmosphere with ample space for sports activities. Hundreds from here have participated in Special Olympics and other national and international sporting events, and have also won medals.
“The institution caters to the needs of all specially-abled kids, including students with autism, cerebral palsy, hearing and speech impairments. We create awareness on the need for early intervention to address the needs of these children,” Geetha adds. Unique study plans are structured by the special educators for each individual and assistive technology is used to communicate with children with special needs. The campus also hosts a computer lab, functional kitchen, physiotherapy and sensory room, an audiology unit with audiometry chamber and vocational training centres.
A child’s ability is recognised by the special educators and suitable vocational training is extended. The institution has various training sections, including a stationery unit – where children learn to make notepads and other items; a catering unit – where kids learn to bake; a tailoring unit – where the students stitch cloth bags and other utilities; a phenyl manufacturing unit and a gardening section. The products made here are marketed at the school premises and at an outlet near GT Circle in Madikeri. Meanwhile, the kids are also taught to respect nature, even as they are skilled in scientific waste management.
ENCOURAGING STORIES The Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School holds pride in turning a child into a source of inspiration. Fourteen-year-old Kalpanath joined the school in 1996. His abilities were identified by special educators, who trained him accordingly. He went on to represent India in the Special Olympics in Alaska, winning a medal for the country. Today, Kalpanath works as a special instructor in vocational training at a centre for people with special needs.
The institution promotes kids to take part in Special Olympics and a total of six students have won medals at state and national-level tournaments so far. Several students have passed the 10th grade exams too, and are placed in various private companies in areas ranging from computers, electronics to jewellery design. A first-of-its-kind in the district, the Kodagu Vidyalaya Opportunity School has given hope, confidence and new meaning to the lives of many specially-abled children. “The institution has many other visions, which can be achieved through support from donors,” concludes Gurudath CS, a trustee. The management now aims at establishing a corpus fund to ensure a self-sustainable model, which will help create more programmes for better integration of the special children.
Product sale In 2020, for the first time, the institution organised a sale of the products made on campus. It now plans to host this annually to raise funds and promote the talents of special kids.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Good News / by Prajna GR, Express News Service / January 29th, 2023
The native cuisine uses products like jackfruit, bamboo shoots, wild honey, and Kachampuli vinegar along with locally-grown spices like black pepper and cardamom.
For representational purposes
Bengaluru :
From traditional food to gourmet cuisine, food festivals and limited menus are excellent ways to explore the diverse gastronomic choices at restaurants in the city. They provide a great opportunity to sample a variety of new flavours while celebrating everything from regional cuisine to unique ingredients and food categories.
The Taste of Coorg at The Park, Bangalore celebrates the rich Kodava food with visiting guest chef Shimon Nanjappa.
Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is renowned for its hearty micro cuisine strongly inspired by local agriculture and traditional cooking techniques. The native cuisine uses products like jackfruit, bamboo shoots, wild honey, and Kachampuli vinegar along with locally-grown spices like black pepper and cardamom.
Chef Shimon’s home kitchen in Madikeri offers authentic local food based on sustainable food practices which she will recreate at this food festival together with the hotel’s executive chef Arvind Kumar. A few of the dishes available a-la-carte are the sigdi meen barthad (prawn), kummu nallamallu fry (mushroom), koli soup (chicken), koli kari (chicken), kori yerchi nallamallu fry (lamb), pandi curry (pork), kadambuttu (steamed rice dumpling), akki roti (rice flour flatbread) and tarkari palav, all accompanied with a variety of homemade pickles and chutneys. You can round off this soul-satisfying meal with bella paputtu and cardamom custard desserts. This is ongoing until February 5.
To commemorate Republic Day, Shangri-La Bengaluru along with plant-based protein brand Evolved, and conscious retail store and farm-to-table restaurant chain Go Native, have curated a locally-inspired vegetarian afternoon tea at the Lobby Lounge. This Rooted In Nature Hi-Chai brings to mind the long-gone chai nashta evening custom, in which families would gather each evening to enjoy tea, coffee, and savouries. Aloo patta sprout chaatlets, quinoa kerai vada with chutney, ghee roast plant meat samosa, and plant protein masala puffs are just a few of the delectable items on the menu.
Diners can also enjoy Mysore pak cheesecake, thinnai halwa tarts, and Coorg coffee mousse on choux paired with unlimited servings of masala chai, filter kaapi, sulaimani chai masala shikanji, or kokum cooler. This is ongoing through April.
On the other hand, foodies are in for a scrumptious pizza treat at Alba in JW Marriott Bengaluru. The La Pizzeria Limited Edition menu is served by the hotel’s chefs at the Italian fine dining establishment, and it truly embraces our love for this Italian delicacy. Giving a fresh twist, the pizzas will be topped with international flavours like the exotic
Lebanese lamb shish kebab pizza, Japanese Teriyaki pizza, the unique sambal prawn pizza, or even the Indian paneer tikka pizza. Naturally, each of these wood-fired delicacies is hand-tossed with a choice of a modern New York-style base or a traditional Neapolitan base. This is ongoing until February 12.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Aslam Gafoor, Express News Service / January 30th, 2023
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