The annual Kail Pold festival was celebrated in different parts of Kodagu with traditional fervour and gaiety on Friday.

The Codava National Council (CNC) members observed Kail Pold in the city. The festival will also be celebrated in a few parts of the district on Saturday and Sunday.

As part of its 22nd year of celebrations, the CNC organised a vehicle rally, held prayers for agricultural implements and firearms and also shooting at coconut competitions.

Agricultural equipment like plough, yoke, ‘Tami Taave,’ ‘Bollangi,’ burnished firearms, ‘Odi Kathi,’ ‘Peeche Kathi,’ were worshipped at a mand near Junior College in Madikeri.

Speaking on the occasion, CNC president N U Nachappa said, “Kodavas should be accorded tribal status. The district is known for its rich legacy. By celebrating the folk games and festivals in Kodagu, we have to pass on the tradition to the future generation.”

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / by DH News Service, Madikeri / September 01st, 2017