‘Kail Muhurtha’ get-together will be celebrated at Kodagu Gowda Samaja, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage in the city, at 9 am tomorrow (Oct.13).
Samaja President Thotambail Manohar will preside.
Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath, MP Pratap Simha, MLA L. Nagendra, former MLA Vasu and others will be present.
For details call Mob: 94804-43039.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / October 12th, 2019
The dance and musical extravaganza during the ‘Yuva Dasara’, held at the Gandhi Maidan in town on Sunday, mesmerised the people.
The ‘United King’ dance troupe of Madikeri performed a dance show based on Lord Ayyappa. The people were spellbound by the ‘Shiva Tandavam’ dance show by ‘Dream Star’ of Kushalnagar.
The dance performance by ‘Kings of Coorg’ of Madikeri featured the story from the epics of Lord Narasimha slaying the demon Hiranyakashipu. The paraphernalia of the troupe amazed the gathering.
The issue on the Cauvery water dispute was reflected in the dance performance by ‘Naughty Kids’ of Suntikoppa. ‘Adventure Dance Studio’, ‘Time Breakers’ and ‘Gang of Dancers’ troupes also exhibited sizzling performances.
‘Kings of Coorg’, ‘United King’ and ‘Natyalaya Dance Studio’ troupes won the first, second and third places respectively in the competition held as a part of third edition of ‘Yuva Dasara’.
People appreciated the singing by Jnana, the child artiste who has come to limelight through television shows. DJ Somu made people tap their feet.
The programme venue was fully packed at 8 pm and a lot of people watched the show standing up.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH News Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019
It was a women’s world during ‘Mahila Dasara’, held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava 2019, in Madikeri on Sunday.
Women of all ages clad in traditional attire, took part in various cultural programmes, adding colour to Dasara celebrations.
Competitions such as breaking the pot blindfolded, fancy dress competitions, lagori, ‘chennemane’, tug-of-war and others were held on the occasion. Folk song competition and mono-acting amused the crowds.
The programme was inaugurated by applying Mehendi to the hands of MLC Veena Achaiah. Her birthday was also celebrated on the stage. The MLC said that women should always be held in high esteem in society.
Hundreds of women danced to the tunes of ‘Valagattat’ band on the occasion.
Stalls by various women’s self-help groups at the ground was another highlight of the programme.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Sneha, Zilla Panchayat Vice President Lokeshwari Gopal and Women and Child Welfare Department official Arundhathi were present on the occasion.
Officers’ selfie goes viral
Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy, Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer K Lakshmi Priya and Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar not only got themselves dressed up in the traditional Kodava saree but also took part in the various competitions that were organised.
The selfie clicked by the three top officials of the district has gone viral on social media, drawing a lot of appreciation.
The deputy commissioner, Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer and the superintendent of police said that the Women’s Dasara is the best platform to unleash the talents of women and they are happy to take part in Women’s Dasara.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / DH New Service, Madikeri / October 06th, 2019
Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Suresh Kumar visited Closeburn School in Kattalekadu near Madikeri on Saturday and interacted with the teachers and students.
An alumnus of the school had brought the issue of the pathetic condition of the school to the notice of the minister through social media.
Addressing the students, he appealed them not to call their mother as ‘mummy’ and instead call them as ‘amma.’
Mummy carries the meaning of a dead body as well, he added.
He appealed to the students not to waste their time during Dasara holidays and instead read storybooks.
Public exams
The minister said that public examinations for class 7 will be re-introduced in the state during the current academic year.
He said the decision on detention will be decided next year. It is an effort to improve the quality of education.
Later, he had a meal with the students of the Government High School in Madikeri and said, “The government is mulling no bag day for schoolchildren once in a week. Government schools have better facilities than private schools. Owing to their love for English, parents are enrolling their children in private schools. LKG and UKG sections have been started in government schools in the state.”
On Siddaramaiah
Mocking former chief minister Siddaramaiah, the minister said, “He (Siddaramaiah) was so far a grammar teacher. Now, he has turned a history teacher.”
Replying to Siddaramaiah terming Modi’s regime as similar to Adolf Hitler, Suresh Kumar said, “It is not right to compare with a man who had hurt people. Such a comparison shows Siddaramaiah’s political stand.”
To a query, he said, “The relief works were started in the state with the money from the state treasury. Now, the Centre has announced Rs 1,200 crore. We are expecting more grants from the Centre.”
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 05th, 2019
The agony of flood-affected people in Kodagu echoed during the multi-lingual poets’ meet held as a part of Madikeri Dasara Janotsava, at ‘Kala Sambhrama Vedike’ on Friday.
More than 60 poets recited their poems in Kodava, Arebhashe, Tulu, Telugu, Marathi, Beary, Hindi, Havyaka and English languages. Every poem communicated a meaningful message to the people.
The heritage of Kodagu was also part of many poems. Madikeri Dasara was also reflected in some of the works.
Ranjitha Cariappa, M A Rubina, K Girija, Manju Gopinathan and Allaranda Vittal, H G Savitri were among the poets. Inaugurating the poets’ meet, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said that the poem is an effective way to communicate the emotions.
Senior Civil Judge Noorunnisa recited a poem on the occasion.
Writer Shobha Subbaiah presided over the meet.
District Superintendent of Police Dr Suman D Pennekar, Poets’ meet committee President Chi Na Somesh and Madikeri Dasara Committee Working President Robin Devaiah were present.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 04th, 2019
It was a programme organised for children where children were the centre of attraction. Makkala Santhe, various competitions, science model exhibition were held at Gandhi Maidan in Madikeri as a part of Makkala Dasara organised jointly by Dasara Samithi and Rotary Misty Hills.
Far away from the mundane busy schedule, the children were seen enjoying the Dasara.
Manu, a parent said, “Daily, we pressurise children to study, which has an impact on their mind. Children have come here with enthusiasm to be part of Makkala Dasara. Makkala Santhe has taught children a lesson for life.”
Student Firoz said, “I have been preparing to sell panipuri for the last one week. The business at the stall has taught me a lesson for life that our parents work hard to give us everything.”
As many as 72 children took part in the fancy dress competition. The fancy dress competitions were also successful in sending a message to the society, especially on the limited use of water, service of farmers and ban on mobilephone while driving.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Annies Kanmani Joy said, “Madikeri Dasara should become Janotsava.”
Over 800 students took part in Makkala Santhe, clay modelling, science exhibition, Mantapas displaying scenes from epics and fancy dress competitions.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / October 02nd, 2019
The fifth edition of Mahila Dasara will be organised at Gandhi Maidan on October 6.
During the occasion, several competitions will be organised for women.
Events
Competitions including applying mehendi, a variety of roti preparation, breaking the pot under blindfold, an exhibition of products prepared by women’s association as well as self-help groups (SHGs), bomb in the city, fancy dress with traditional attire, Valagathat, lagori, channamane, tug-of- war and others will be organised.
For registration, those who interested may contact Savitha Rakesh on 70263 60963, Veenakshi on 87623 03208, Kavitha Ram on 94810 36744.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DH News Service, Madikeri / September 30th, 2019
Kodagu :
A bike and cycle rally was organised by the administration of Kodagu district on the occasion of World Tourism Day on Friday.
Superintendent of police (SP), Deputy Commissioner (DC) and hundreds of people participated in the rally. Enthusiastic young children also took part in a cycle race.
“Due to floods and landslides, in the past two years, the tourism rate has decreased and we are organising this to rally to promote tourism on the day of World Tourism Day,” said one of the organisers.
Kodagu, a famous tourist spot, is a small hill station in Karnataka.
A few days back, the state government had also organised a sports meet for senior citizens between the ages of 71 and 80, ahead of World Elders Day October 1.
source: http://www.newkerala.com / NewKerala.com / Home> News> Karnataka / by ANI / September 28th, 2019
Mysuru:
Tribal food section at ‘Dasara Aahara Mela’ to be held at Scouts and Guides Grounds will have new inclusions with more delicious Bamboo Biriyani to tickle the taste buds of foodies.
Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan yesterday, Karnataka Adivasi Rakshana Parishat State President M. Krishnaiah revealed that special wild coriander leaves, curry leaves and turmeric usually grown in forests would be used to spice up the popular bamboo biriyani to give a new look and rare and exotic taste. He said that tribal foods are being served at ’Aahara Mela’ since 2014 and has been very popular.
Continuing, Krishnaiah said that the exclusively and traditionally decorated stall would deliver ‘Haadi Mane Oota’ (tribal home food) with authentic tribal delicacies other than Bamboo Biriyani like boiled sweet potato with honey, ‘Bidirakki Payasa’, ‘Makali Beru tea’ and crab soup with ragi balls. They will be priced at Rs. 50 (a bowl), Rs. 50 (a cup), Rs. 20 (a cup) and Rs. 100 (a plate) with the popular Bamboo Biriyani at Rs. 180 a plate, he said.
Krishnaiah further said that Nagamma will be back with her herbal medicines. She sells herbal medicines and medicines to cure skin diseases. Nagamma, a nature therapist or Naati Vaidya, will come from Doddabettageri Village in Dubare Forest of Kodagu district to provide medicines to visitors. Krishnaiah added that a 30-member team would be readying the stall and prepare food for visitors.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / September 27th, 2019
Kodagu is known for its climate, coffee and cuisine. The Restaurant – Coorg, Indiranagar, has maintained the authenticity of Kodagu cuisine and stays true to the flavours of the land.
Bengaluru :
Kodagu is known for its climate, coffee and cuisine. The Restaurant – Coorg, Indiranagar, has maintained the authenticity of Kodagu cuisine and stays true to the flavours of the land.
The restaurant was started by KC Aiyappa in 2009, with his wife, Priya Aiyappa, donning the role of executive chef. Situated on the rooftop of a house, the interiors are quaint with a calm ambience.
We started the buffet with the Coorgi Chicken Curry, which we paired with Nuputtu (string hopper). The chicken was cooked in a coconut milk-based curry and we were amazed at the creamy delight that complemented the fluffy and soft serving of Nuputtu. The coconut had enhanced the flavour and we were surprised with the consistency.
My companion tried the Pandi Curry (Pork Curry) and Chilly Pork, which he described as ‘marvels on a plate’. The chunks of pork were marinated in Kachampali (fruit-based vinegar) and pepper, which added to the dark texture and juicy fat, while the chilly pork was fried with peppers, paired along with Kadamputtu.
A clear winner on the menu.From the vegetarian section, we tried the Kummu Curry, which is fresh oyster mushrooms with sauteed onions and grounded coconut. The mushrooms were cooked to perfection and paired with a fragrant serving of Ghee Rice. The star was the Bolari Fry (Cucumber Stir Fry) which had a zing of red-chilli and a soothing aftertaste of grated coconut. The bamboo shoot pickle, tamarind pickle and cucumber raita added to a burst of flavours.For dessert, we tried the caramel custard and coconut souffle. The former melted in our mouths whereas the latter was a perfect balance of coconut and milk. It’s safe to say, we left satisfied.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Bengaluru / by Muneef Khan / Express News Service / September 28th, 2019
