The Kodavas (Codavas or Kodagas) also called Coorgs are an endogamous Dravidian ethnolinguistic group from the region of Kodagu in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, who natively speak the Kodava language. [3][4] [5] Kodavas worship ancestors, nature, and weapons such as swords, bows, arrows, and later guns. [2][3][5]

2019年12月5日 · At the age of 15, a gun was presented with a smaller Odikathi (the curved sword, which works more like a hatchet and chopper and cuts wood well) and the Kodava had now come of age and he was expected to learn to use the weapons effectively, defend himself, get firewood, learn to hunt and forage the forests of his ancestors and was expected to ...

2021年9月25日 · As per the exemption, continuing from the British-era rule, the people from the hill district of Kodagu can posses pistols, revolvers and double-barrelled shotguns without a licence. The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday upheld the Arms Act exemption granted to every person of Coorg by race , and Jumma tenure landholders in Coorg (Kodagu district).

2020年8月8日 · A Fascinating Guide To The Kodava People Of Coorg. This is the story of the mysterious warrior race of Coorg—the Kodava people. The nature-worshipping people are as famous for their presence in the Indian armed forces …

2019年9月3日 · Kodavas with their guns. They worship the gun. It’s part of their identity. Never have the Kodavas misused their privilege to carry it. And yet, once again, they find themselves fighting to...

2023年9月29日 · The Kodavas have always maintained an intimate relationship with their weapons. They have evolved their own unique lifestyle where customs and habits emphasize strong family ties and a sense of tradition. They are the only tribes that can own a gun without a licence. A gun plays an important role in the life of a Kodava.

2024年12月26日 · Kodavas have the freedom to possess weapons, a right dating back to the 1830s when the British exempted them from the Indian Arms Act for their contribution to the fight against Tipu Sultan. Though not part of any traditional festival, the CNC created the event to instill Kodava pride, revive ancient customary practices, and keep the movement ...

2016年9月12日 · Coorg, a district in Karnataka famous for its coffee, is home to the Kodavas, a martial hill tribe with a population of less than six lakh. Historically, the community has shared a deep...

2020年9月2日 · Kailpodh is one of the unique festivals celebrated by the Kodavu community, on 3rd September every year. It begins on the 18th day after the sun enters the Simha Raasi (the western sign of Leo). The word Kailpodh means a festival of Armory or weapons. Kail means Armory/weapon and Podh means festivals.

2019年11月29日 · The Kodavu tribe is mainly a warrior tribe. They greatly respect and maintain the weapons of their ancestors. These weapons are handed down from generation to generation. The Kodavas worshipped weapons to keep their martial traditions alive …