The Annual Kail-Poldh Festival-2026 get-together will be held on Sept. 6 (Sunday) at 9.30 am at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage here.
Devanira Preeth Ganapathy, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Bengaluru, Chiriapanda S. Suresh Nanjappa, President of Kodava Samaja, Bengaluru and Ajjinikanda Mahesh Nachaiah, Chairman of Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, will be the chief guests.
Samaja President Ponjanda A. Ganapathy will preside.
The event comprises Ayudha Puja, Sports and Games, Lucky Dip, honouring eminent Kodavas and distribution of scholarship to Kodava students under the following category — Class 10: CBSE, State, ICSE; PUC: CBSE, State, ICSE; Degree: Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, MBBS, Nursing, Home Science/ Hotel Management & Engineering; Post Graduation in the above category, Civil Services; Doctorate degrees from the Government recognised Universities and Sports: Represented State, National and International level.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 31st, 2026
A group photo of the new office-bearers of Pommale Kodava Okkuta, Ramakrishnanagar, who were elected at the Annual General Body (AGM) meeting held at Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, recently.
Seen are (from left) Kanjithanda Ashika Kushalappa – Vice-President; Cheruvalanda Shalini Palangappa – Special Invitee; Chimmanamada Veena Shashikumar – Committee Member; Chenanda Lalitha, Mukkatira Subbaiah – President; Mookachanda Mohan Kumar – chief guest; Kattera A. Changappa – Secretary; Kannambira Palangappa – Special Invitee; Bollarappanda Ajay Madaiah – Treasurer; Kalkanda Girish Nachappa, Machimanda Poonacha and Mookachanda Naveen Nanjappa – Committee members
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Photo News / August 25th, 2026
The Annual Kail-Poldh Festival-2026 get-together will be held on Sept. 6 (Sunday) at 9.30 am at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar 1st Stage here.
It comprises Ayudha Puja, Sports and Games, Lucky Dip, honouring eminent Kodavas and distribution of Scholarship.
Scholarships will be awarded to Kodava students who have studied in Mysuru and passed the respective examinations. Children of Samaja members are eligible for scholarships irrespective of their place of study and Kodava students who have studied in Mysuru are also eligible.
Scholarship applications are invited for 1st & 2nd positions under the following category — Class 10: CBSE, State, ICSE; PUC: CBSE, State, ICSE; Degree: Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, MBBS, Nursing, Home Science/ Hotel Management & Engineering; Post Graduation in the above category, Civil Services; Doctorate degrees from the Government recognised Universities and Sports: Represented State, National and International level.
Applications for the award of scholarship and honouring of eminent Kodava members of the Samaja for their achievements in various fields should be sent to the Hon. Secretary, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, along with xerox copies of the relevant marks cards and certificates before Aug. 18 by 5 pm.
For details contact the Samaja on Mob: 93533-80260.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 17th, 2026
Aiyanna is seen with his wife Tulsi, daughters Priya and Preethi, son-in-law Ranjan Nanaiah and the Sangha members.
Gokulam Kodava Sangha honoured its senior member and past President Wing Commander Mundumada D. Aiyanna (retd.) at its AGM held at Kodava Samaja premises in Vijayanagar recently in recognition of his service to the nation and his achievements in golf.
A notable veteran golfer, he has won multiple trophies and prizes in golf tournaments hosted in Mysuru, including the 39th Edition of the Air Force Golf Cup 2025-26 (Stableford Net Senior Golf tournament).
Aiyanna is seen with his wife Tulsi, daughters Priya and Preethi, son-in-law Ranjan Nanaiah and the Sangha members.
Annarkanda Prathima Thimmaiah compered.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Gallery> Photo News / August 19th, 2026
Sri Kavery Kodava Association, Mysore East, celebrates 25th anniversary.
Mysuru:
Sri Kavery Kodava Association, Mysore East, celebrated its 25th anniversary with traditional fervour at its Kodagu Model School premises in Vidyashankar Layout, Sathagalli, yesterday.
Mukkatira Punit Kuttayya, Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad; Dr. Thithira Roshan Appachu, Chief Electrical Inspector, Government of Karnataka and Ex-Officio Additional Secretary (Licensing), Energy Department and Ponjanda Ganapathy, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, were the guests of honour. Kademada Jaya Belliappa, President of Sri Kavery Kodava Association, Mysore East, presided.
A section of audience
As part of the silver jubilee celebrations, cultural programmes were held from morning till evening, featuring traditional Kodava dances and other performances. Association members and their families participated in large numbers. A short documentary tracing the 25-year journey of the Association was also screened. Members showcased Kodava heritage through various traditional and cultural activities, highlighting the community’s customs and traditions.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar released the Association’s silver jubilee souvenir. Addressing the gathering, he praised the Kodava community for its unique culture and customs, describing them as exemplary.
He said Kodagu, nestled in nature’s lap, was not only a premier tourist destination but also a region of immense cultural significance. He appreciated the Association for preserving Kodava traditions over the past 25 years and passing them on to younger generations. He also commended the efforts of senior members and office-bearers.
Prizes were distributed to participants of the cultural events. The celebrations concluded with a variety of performances. Pandiyanda Padma, Vice-President; Pattada Sachin Devaiah, Secretary; Neravanda Sunil Muthappa, Joint Secretary; Pattamada Arun Cheramanna, Treasurer and others were present.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> News / August 10th, 2026
The academy has begun setting up personalised libraries for individuals and organisations interested in creating reading spaces, with each library consisting of a bookshelf and a curated collection of books based on the preferences of the recipient.
The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy has begun setting up personalised libraries for individuals and organisations interested in creating reading spaces. | Photo Credit: special arrangement
As reading habits continue to decline in the digital age, the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy has launched a unique initiative aimed at reviving library culture by bringing books directly into houses, offices, and community spaces across Karnataka.
The academy has begun setting up personalised libraries for individuals and organisations interested in creating reading spaces, with each library consisting of a bookshelf and a curated collection of books based on the preferences of the recipient.
Speaking about the initiative with The Hindu, academy president Ajjinikanda Mahesh Nachaiah said that the programme was started with the intention of encouraging people to reconnect with books at a time when libraries and reading habits are slowly fading.
“Today, many youngsters spend more time on mobile phones and social media, while the culture of reading books is gradually disappearing. By setting up libraries in houses, offices, and community spaces, we want to create an environment where books become a part of daily life again. Even a small bookshelf can inspire curiosity, discussions, and the habit of reading among children and adults alike,” Mr. Nachaiah said.
Multilingual library initiative
Under the initiative which started this February 7, the academy collects a charge of ₹10,000, which is utilised for purchasing books and providing a bookshelf to the applicant. Along with books brought out by the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, additional books are selected according to the interests and language preferences of the individual or organisation.
Mr. Nachaiah said that the initiative was not limited to Kodava literature alone. “Though this programme is being implemented by the Kodava Sahitya Academy, we do not provide only Kodava books. We provide books in Kannada, English, Kodava, and other languages depending on what people prefer. We also collect books through donations and purchase additional titles so that every library becomes unique and useful to the people using it,” he said.
So far, the academy has established libraries in nine locations, including residences, community spaces like Kodava Samajas, offices, and associations in the district. One such library has also been set up at the residence of Virajpet MLA A.S. Ponnanna. The initiative has also expanded beyond Kodagu, with a library already established in Mysuru Kodava Samaja.
Villages, ancestral homes
Among those who benefited from the initiative is Kukera Jaya Chinappa, a resident of Arekadu village in Madikeri taluk.
“I was impressed by the concept when I heard about it. People in our village regularly gather at the association building in the evenings, and now, because of this initiative, we have a proper library there. The collection includes Kodava, Kannada and English books, and many villagers have started reading during their free time,” he told The Hindu.
Similarly, Palandira Jaga Joyappa, a resident of Balamberi village, said the initiative helped preserve the literary legacy of his ancestral home. “Our grandparents were avid readers and were into the literary field and had a large collection of books. Over the years, many books were lost or scattered because we did not know how to maintain them properly. After learning about this initiative, the academy helped us organise the books and establish a proper library in our ancestral house,” he told The Hindu.
“With increasing interest from individuals and organisations, the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy hopes to expand the initiative further across the State in the coming months. Already many people are reaching out to us to have their own libraries,” Mr. Nachaiah added.
source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by Darshan Devaiah B.P / May10th, 2026
Inclusion of Kodava language in the Eighth Schedule will provide legal, cultural, and educational benefits to the Kodava community.
CNC members stage a protest in front of the deputy commissioner’s office in Madikeri on Saturday. / Credit: DH Photo
Madikeri:
Marking International Mother Language Day, leaders of the Codava National Council (CNC) staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Saturday, demanding that Kodava language be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
CNC President N U Nachappa placed several demands, including the inclusion of Kodava Thakk in the Eighth Schedule as recommended in the report of the Commission headed by noted linguist Pandit Dr Sitakant Mahapatra.
He urged that on the lines of Konkani language model and similar to the proposal for Tulu, Kodava be declared an official language of the state under Articles 345 and 347 of the Constitution, and implemented in administration and education under Article 350.
Inclusion of Kodava language in the Eighth Schedule will provide legal, cultural, and educational benefits to the Kodava community. Official recognition by the Central government will enhance the language’s prestige and prevent it from being treated merely as a dialect. It would also facilitate the introduction of Kodava as a medium of instruction in school curricula.
He also alleged that the names of local Kodava folk villages, hamlets, and even festivals have been altered into Kannada, distorting them. This, he said, reflects disregard for Kodava heritage and uniqueness and amounts to a violation of human rights.
A memorandum was submitted to the government through DC S J Somashekar on the occasion.
source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> India> Karnataka / by DHNS / February 22nd, 2026
The Annual Inter-Sangha Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament in memory of Kannambira Girish Kushalappa was organised by Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club, Mysuru, recently at University and Gangothri Grounds in which 18 teams from different areas participated.
In the finals, Sri Igguthappa Kshemabivridhi Sangha, Hebbal A, emerged winner by defeating Sri Cauvery Kodava Association (Mysore East).
The winning team members are seen with chief guest Ajjikuttira T. Poovaiah (DCF retd.), Kannambira Neeta Kushalappa, Ponjanda A. Ganapathy, President, Kodava Samaja, Mysuru, Machanda Prakash Belliappa, Vice-President of the Club, Aramanamada Ponnanna, Secretary of the Club, along with Club office-bearers and others.
As part of the tournament, an exhibition match was also played between two veteran teams as Mysore North and Mysore South.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> Sports / January 29th, 2026
Kodava Samaja, Mysuru and Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Fans Club, Mysuru, will celebrate the 127th birth anniversary of Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Circle (Metropole Circle) in city on Jan. 28 at 8.30 am.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar, MLAs K. Harishgowda, G.T. Devegowda, T.S. Srivatsa and G.D. Harish Gowda, MLCs C.N. Manjegowda and K.Vivekananda, former MP Prathap Simha, former MLA L. Nagendra, former Mayors M.J. Ravikumar and H.N. Srikantaiah, former Corporators Maletira U. Subbaiah and Pramila Bharath will be the chief guests.
Kodava Samaja President Ponjanda A. Ganapathy, Kodava Samaja Cultural and Sports Club President Mukkatira C. Ashok, Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Fans Club President Nayakanda Thimmaiah and others will be present on the occasion.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> In Briefs / January 27th, 2026
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