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Beware of misleading people, says Nachappa

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Prayers were offered to guns, during ‘Kovi Habba’ held at Cauvery Estate in Kolakeri village near Napoklu.

Possession of a gun is the right of all Kodavas above the age of 18. All Kodava youth including women, should obtain relaxation letter for the use of arms, said Codava National Council president N U Nachappa.

He was speaking during the 10th year of ‘Kovi Habba’ held at Cauvery Estate of Appacchira Remmi Nanaiah of Kolakeri village.

“It is not sufficient to offer flowers for the departed souls at Devati Parambu. One should also pay tributes to the departed who underwent torture at Madikeri fort and Nalkunadu palace in the past. These genocides should be added to the list of international holocaust remembrance. We do not have any hate towards any religion. However, people from other religions should respect us too,” Nachappa said and asked people to be careful of those who mislead them.

He further said that Codava National Council drew the attention of people on Devati Parambu genocide. The departed souls of martyrs at Devati Parambu are offered ‘Meedhi’ 73 times.

Some people have been copying some programmes from the CNC. This will not stop the CNC’s fight, he added.

The CNC is not a subsidiary of any organisation. It is performing as per the Constitution of India and will not set a bad trend, he said and pointed out that one does not have any right to defame another community.

Awards presented

Artist Chakkera Tyagaraj Appaiah, journalist B G Anantashayana, Ramesh Kuttappa and achievers from various fields Anchettira Manu Muddappa, Kaliyanda Meena Prakash, Pullera Swati Kalappa, Boppanda Bollamma Nanaiah, Bachamanda Kasturi Poovappa, Bepudiyanda Biddappa, Madrira Karumbaiah, Appacchira Remmi Nanaiah, B R Satish, Bottangada Girish, Podumada Dinamani and Alamanda Jai were presented with ‘Kodava Vibhushana’ award on the occasion.

A puja was offered to the guns prior to the programme. The coconut shooting competition was also held.

Senior CNC leader Kaliyanda Prakash and others were present.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Napoklu / December 18th, 2020

Mangaluru: Vijaya Kotian Padu, Bollijira B Ayyappa selected for Pa Go award

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Bollijira B Ayyappa (left) and Vijaya Kotian Padu

Mangaluru :

Dakshina Kannada working journalists association has selected senior reporter of Vijaya Karnataka daily newspaper, veteran Mangaluru Vijaya Kotian Padu and Coorg’s Kaveri Times newspaper reporter Bollijira B Ayyappa for Pa Go awards for 2019. The awards are being presented for rural reporting.

Journalist Vijaya Kotian is selected for his report ‘Savanne Geddu Banda Vidhyarthini’ (a female student who won over death) published in Vijaya Karnataka on November 25, 2019.

Journalist Bollijira B Ayyappa is selected for the award for his news ‘Badukigagi Aduge Utpannagala Tayarikegalli Magnaragiruva Kalurina Santrasta Mahileyaru’ (women victims of Kalooru who are engrossed in the preparations of cookery products for a living) published in Kaveri Times newspaper on July 24, 2019.

The selection committee led by Bantwal queen Abbakka Tulu research study centre president professor Tukaram Poojary, Mangaluru Car street first grade college assistant professor Dr Jayashree B Kadri and Times of India newspaper retired AGM Kadri Navaneet Shetty made the selection.

The awards programme will be held in Mangaluru Patrika Bhavan on December 31 at 11 am. District deputy commissioner Dr K V Rajendra will present the awards. Dakshina Kannada district working journalist’s association president Srinivas Indaje will preside over the programme.

Mangaluru corporation mayor Diwakar and Mangaluru assistant police commissioner Vinay Gaonkar will be the guests of honour states a press release from Dakshina Kannada district working journalist’s association chief secretary Ibrahim Adkastala.

source: http://www.daijiworld.com / DaijiWorld / Home> Karnataka / by Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP) / December 29th, 2020

New Year celebrations: ‘No restriction on tourist movement’

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B G Ananthashayana

There is no restriction on the movement of tourists from outside the district and state during new year celebrations. No one will be prevented from entering at the border areas, said Homestay Association president B G Ananthashayana and secretary Meena Cariappa.

The deputy commissioner has clarified on the same. The government has not issued any order on stopping tourism activities. However, only guidelines have been issued to check large gatherings during Christmas and New Year celebrations, he said.

The tourist spots are open to tourists. However, the gathering of a large number of people, dancing and music are strictly prohibited. The homestay owners should take utmost care and ensure that guidelines are not violated, he added.

In the meeting, Monthi Ganesh and Ambekallu Naveen urged authorities to initiate action against unauthorised homestays in the district.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / December 20th, 2020

Morivadya artiste Rajappa no more

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Morivadya artiste Rajappa

Morivadya artiste Rajappa (45), who mesmerised people with his Morivadya, the traditional trumpet, passed away on Tuesday.

He was a native of Kodachi village in Harihara.

The sudden demise of Rajappa, who was a household name in Kodagu, has shocked many.

His Morivadya was an indivisible part of the auspicious occasions in the district. People literally danced to the tune of Rajappa’s Morivadya during Kodava weddings.

Rajappa is survived by his wife and a daughter. The final rites were held in his village on Tuesday.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Gonikoppa / December 22nd, 2020

‘Ainmane testimony of Kodava culture’

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Dignitaries during a seminar on Kodava Ainmane held at FMKMC College in Madikeri.

The traditional Ainmane houses are the hubs of Kodava cultural activities and therefore, should be protected. Every family should form a trust to preserve their Ainmane, opined Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy former president Bacharaniyanda P Appanna.

He was speaking during a seminar on Ainmane, organised by Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy and Field Marshal K M Cariappa College, at FMKMC College in Madikeri recently.

Expressing his concern over the fading aspects of Kodava tradition, he felt there is a need to take up serious measures to save Kodava language.

Bacharaniyanda P Appanna said that Ainmane houses are testimony of Kodava culture.

He also said, “Ainmane houses are built by our ancestors. The time of construction of the houses can be detected by subjecting the trees used in making the house to carbon dating. One should not completely ignore Ainmane.”

Writer Kambiranda Kaveri Ponnappa said that globalisation has been impacting the local cultures.

The architecture of Ainmane denotes its significance. The ancient Ainmane have always been the centres of financial and political activities, she added.

The devices such as ‘Kaimada’, ‘Kannikamba’, ‘Nellakki Nadubade’, ‘Kaiyale’, rituals on the occasion of ‘Guru Karona’, ‘Tere’, ‘Kaveri Changrandi’, ‘Puttari’ and ‘Kail Pold’ are the indivisible parts of Kodava tradition. Ainmane unites the family. The Takka Heads of the families take the leadership, she said.

Field Marshal K M Cariappa College principal Chowrira Jagath Thimmaiah called upon the Kodava youth to actively take part in the informative programmes organised by the Kodava Academy.

He also requested the elders to enlighten young members of their family with the cultural aspects of the Kodava community.

Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy chairperson Dr Ammatanda Parvathi Appaiah felt for a need to conduct research on Kodava Ainmane.

The research will help Kodava literature to thrive, she added.

A photography exhibition by Kambeyanda Deena, featuring more than 150 Ainmane houses in Kodagu, was inaugurated on the occasion. Kambiranda Kaveri Ponnappa inaugurated the exhibition.

Academy members Machimada Janaki and Kudiyara Muttappa were present.

An exhibition-cum-sale of books published by the academy was held.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / December 24th, 2020

Gulshan Devaiah: 2020 been challenging but very insightful

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Gulshan Devaiah: 2020 been challenging but very insightful

Mumbai :

Actor Gulshan Devaiah on Monday said 2020 has been a very challenging yet insightful year for him.

“My 2020 started with an anthology #ghoststories & ended with one #unpaused. In the middle came #afsos & #footfairy,” he tweeted, looking back at his year.

“With #fallen resuming shoot & #peddlers being announced for a release, it’s been a decent year professionally. Personally it’s been challenging but very insightful,” he added.

The actor made his debut with Anurag Kashyap’s 2011 release, “That Girl In Yellow Boots” and also appeared in the filmmaker’s 2015 co-production, “Hunterrr”. With Vasan Bala, he worked in “Peddlers” (2012) and “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota” (2018).

He was also seen in films like “Shaitan”, “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela”, “Hunterrr”, “A Death In The Gunj” and “Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota”.

His last release was the OTT anthology “Unpaused”. He was seen in Raj and DK’s segment “Glitch”, with Saiyami Kher. He was also seen in the serial killer thriller “FootFairy”.

Disclaimer: This story is auto-generated from IANS service.

source: http://www.siasat.com / The Siasat Daily / Home> News / by IANS / December 28th, 2020

Christmas celebrated with traditional fervour in Kodagu

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A crib in front of a church in Madikeri.

Christmas was celebrated with traditional and religious fervour in Kodagu district while adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines of the government.

The churches were decked up with stars and lighting. Special mass prayers were held at churches in Madikeri, Somwarpet, Virajpet, Kushalnagar and Gonikoppa on Tuesday night.

Christmas carols were sung in the churches. Attractive cribs were also set up in churches.

The cribs were the centre of attraction at St Michael’s Church and CSI Church in Madikeri.

The residents from Gopalapuram Beetikatte, Shanivarasanthe, Hosoor, Kalale and other places visited St Antony Catholic Church at Gopalapura.

In Napoklu, the members of the Christian community attended mass prayers at St Mary’s Church.

Owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of people who came to the church was less.

The bakeries in Madikeri had prepared a variety of cakes and other condiments for the Christmas celebrations.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / December 25th, 2020

Tourists start visiting Kodagu for New Year celebrations

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There was an increased density of vehicles in Madikeri on Saturday.

Amid the scare of Covid-19 pandemic, tourists have slowly started visiting Kodagu district for Christmas and New Year celebrations. The density of vehicles has increased on the roads leading to various destinations in the district.

A large number of vehicles from Kushalnagar are arriving in Madikeri. The tourist spots are filled with visitors. 

Some people, having already celebrated Christmas, have left for their native, while some of the visitors who have come for Christmas have stayed back in the district. 

Many have booked homestays and resorts to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

Some have booked rooms to arrive in Kodagu either the coming Wednesday or on Thursday, said, resort owners.

The tourism sector was hit hard following the Covid-19 pandemic, since March. Now, tourism activities are slowly picking up since October.

About 80% of the homestays in the district have been booked. After Covid-19, the demand for homestays within the city limits has declined. There is a demand for homestays situated in interior places, amid the coffee plantations.

The tourists are enjoying the close proximity with tamed elephants at Dubare Elephant Camp. With the decline in water level in River Cauvery, the tourists cross the river to reach the Camp. Many were seen enjoying playing in the water.

Even the visitors to Nisargadhama have increased. The shopkeepers who were dependent on tourists for a living are smiling, thanks to the arrival of tourists.

The tourists, who in the past left for foreign countries for new year celebrations, have selected Kodagu to ring in the new year. Some are leaving for Goa, Mangaluru, Karwar, Sakleshpura and Chikkamagaluru, said tourist agent Pradeep.

No large gathering

Meanwhile, the district administration has issued a few restrictions for hotels and resorts for the new year celebrations.

The police have warned them of initiating strict action if they fail to adhere to the Covid-19 guidelines.

DJ dance parties have been banned on January 31 night. There is also a ban on large gatherings on main roads and public places for new year celebrations.

Helicopter joyride

A private firm has been carrying out helicopter joyrides in Madikeri. There is a package of five minutes and seven minutes ride. A few local residents and tourists are enjoying an aerial view of Madikeri. The joyrides will be conducted till January 1.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by Adithya K A, DHNS, Madikeri / December 26th, 2020

Virajpet: 905 candidates in fray for 370 GP seats

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As the various Gram Panchayats in Virajpet will go for polling on December 27 in the second phase, a total of 905 candidates are in the fray.

Earlier, a total of 1,186 nominations were submitted for 424 seats in 35 Gram Panchayats in the taluk, out of which 69 nominations were rejected. Out of the remaining 1,117 candidates, 162 withdrew their nominations and 50 candidates were elected unanimously.

Now, 905 candidates are in the fray. No nominations have been submitted for the four seats of Arakeri constituency in Titimati Gram Panchayat limits. Elections will be held for the rest of the 370 seats.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Virajpet / December 21st, 2020

Golden jubilee of KSP Kodagu unit to be celebrated

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The golden jubilee of Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Kodagu unit, will be observed in the district, said Kodagu district Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Lokesh Sagar.

During a preparatory meeting, he said that various programmes for the development of Kannada literature are being organised by the parishat.

The Kodagu unit of Kannada Sahitya Parishat has also gathered appreciation from the state executive committee of Kannada Sahitya Parishat and has been presented with the state award.

The term of the existing committee of district Kannada Sahitya Parishat will end on March 2021. The 15th district Kannada Sahitya Sammelana and the golden jubilee celebrations will be held before the end of the term.

It has been planned to organise programmes at Cauvery Hall in Madikeri on February 11, 12 and 13.

The past presidents of the district, taluk and hobli committees of Kannada Sahitya Parishat will be felicitated on the occasion.

The first day of the literary convention will commence with a cultural procession followed by the inaugural function. Cultural programmes will be held on the occasion.

Felicitations, poets’ meet and cultural programmes will be held on the second day. Musical programmes, poets’ meet and cultural programmes will be held on the third day.

The main streets of the town and various hoblis will be decorated with Kannada flags and buntings and portraits of Kannada litterateurs.

District Kannada Sahitya Parishat office-bearers will act as the conveners of various committees of literary convention.

source: http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> State> Mangaluru / by DHNS, Madikeri / December 20th, 2020