45 lakh released for Kodava Sahitya Academy: Appachu Ranjan

MLA dancing to the tune of music of Kodagu, Kodava Sahithya Academy President and ZP members engaged in retransplatation of seedlings, Taluk Panchayat members ploughing the field, running race with a dog, tug of war and marshy field race… These were the scenes at ‘Male habba’ organised by the Karnataka Kodava Sahithya Academy in the field of Mukkodlu Hotteyanda S Thimmaiah in Madikeri Taluk on Sunday.

The habba was inaugurated by MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan. Amidst the greenary of the nature, the villagers actively took part in ‘Male habba.’

Irrespective of caste, creed and age, all took part in the competitions. On a whole, it was reflecting the Kodava culture, tradition and agriculture activities.

MLA M P Appacchu Ranjan, Kodava Sahithya Academy President Rani Machaiah, ZP Member B C Neelamma, TP Member Napanda Ravi Kalappa and others were taken out in a traditional procession.

Speaking on the occasion, the MLA said that it was good to see that Male Habba is being organised by uniting all the villagers. “The tradition and culture of Kodavas should be passed on to the future generation and Male Habba will help in showcasing the rich culture of Kodavas.”

Race, dancing and having meals together was the speciality of the ‘Male habba.’

The MLA said a sum of Rs 45 lakh was released to Kodava Sahithya Academy. Public should join hands with the Academy in preserving the Kodava language, culture, tradition of the land.

Academy President Rani Machaiah said additional grants are being released to the Academy, which helps the Academy in organising several programmes. The Academy will bring out a CD to showcase the rich Kodava culture to the future generation.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> District / Madikeri – DHNS / August 08th, 2010