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	Language in India
		The Kodavas or Coorgis are a minority community with a population of 97,011 persons according to the 1991 census.
		Kodavas have no resemblance to any other people group of South India since their average cephalic index is 80.6 and the nasal index is 65.2.
		Kodava has the status of a written minority language, but its use is restricted to the domain of home and for informal and formal community gatherings.
	www.languageinindia.com /oct2001/kodavarajyashree.html (4767 words)

	Kodava Takk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kodava Takk (literally Kodava language), is the original language of the south Karnataka district of Kodagu.
		It is the primary language of Kodavas, but a large portion of other communities and tribes in Kodagu also use Kodava Thakk.
		It belongs to the Dravidian languages family, and is related to and influenced by Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kodava_Thakk (162 words)

	Kodava - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kodavas live primarily in Kodagu District (known as Coorg under British rule) of Karnataka state, and were also known historically as Coorgs.
		The primary language of the Kodava is Kodava Takk, although Kannada is also widely spoken.
		The Kodava language itself is related to, and borrows heavily from the neighbouring languages of Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kodava (157 words)

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		Kodava Thakk, also known as Coorg Language, is the primary language spoken in Kodagu.
		Kodavas are a warrior race and have jealously hung on to their independence.
		Kodavas defeated Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan's armies many a times and proved invaluable allies to the British in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, in which the Sultan of Mysore Tipu Sultan was killed.
	www.kisanji.org /?modulo=wikipedia&arg=Coorg (2105 words)

	Kodava Information
		The Kodavas live primarily in Kodagu District (known as Coorg under British rule) of Karnataka state, and were also known historically as Coorgs.
		The primary language of the Kodava is Kodava Takk, although Kannada is also widely spoken.
		The Kodava language itself is related to, and borrows heavily from the neighbouring languages of Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil; a point which had led ethnologists to speculate that their female ancestry is from the surrounding regions of Kodagu
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Kodava (369 words)

	Kodava: A martial race that aims to win struggle for rights
		However, the Kodavas bemoan the lack of development in their area as well as 'inadequate' political representation.
		The Kodava men and women, recognised by their colourful traditional dresses, have contributed thousands of soldiers to the defence force of the country, including Field Marshal K M Cariappa -- the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces -- and General K S Thimmaya, Chief of the Army Staff from 1957 to 1961.
		Besides a demonstration by the men and women dressed in traditional Kodava attires, the CNC also intends to hold a national-level seminar in Delhi, in which several intellectuals and professors of Jawaharlal Nehru University are expected to participate.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/India/20060326/288799.html (353 words)

	The Hindu : Will Kodava find a place in Eighth Schedule?
		At a seminar organised during the tenure of late Mekerira K.Cariappa, former Chairman of the academy, which was attended by reputable Kodava writers and the former Chief Minister, M. Veerappa Moily, a couple of years ago, it was decided to present the case to the Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna, to forward it to the Centre.
		The most credible argument put forward for the inclusion of Kodava in the Eighth Schedule is that it is known to be one of the 19 Dravidian languages.
		However, Kodava folklore is rich and diverse, which still remains the essence of Kodava culture.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/2002/08/29/stories/2002082906010300.htm (702 words)

	Mundhu Manay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Especially Kodavas living in cities, where both the husband and wife need to work to ensure a decent standard of living for the family.
		Kodavas abroad, who can’t take personal care of their parents, feel the need for a professional and caring institution where their parents will be well looked after.
		A Kodava social worker who is a driving force in a Bangalore NGO called Mathru Chaya.
	www.coorgs.com /mundhu (1046 words)

	The Hindu : Karnataka News : Academy: representation sought for Kodava-speaking communities
		Cariappa, who is a former member of the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, said there were 20 Kodava-speaking communities in Kodagu of which 17 belonged to the backward category, two to the SC and one to ST categories.
		However, three Kodava-speaking members, who belonged to Amma Kodava, Airi and Heggade communities, were included in the third body of the academy.
		The academy was interested in associating with various units of the Kodava Samaja to organise cultural conventions.
	www.hindu.com /2004/06/23/stories/2004062309830500.htm (369 words)

	Karnataka Tourism
		The state’s vast culinary repertoire encompasses the earthy flavours of North Karnataka, the traditional fare of South Karnataka, the spicy dishes of the coastal region, and the distinctive Kodava cuisine.
		Malnad cuisine is fusion of Kodava and Mangalorean fare.
		Kodava cuisine is very distinctive, as are the costumes, customs, and festivals of the Kodavas.
	www.karnatakatourism.org /sites/cuisine.html (416 words)

	Kodava Thakk - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kodava Thakk (literally Kodava language), is the original language of the south Karnataka district of Kodagu.
		Ethnologists have speculated that the female ancestry of the Kodavas has been from parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala and thus Kodava Thakk shows a great amount of dependence on Kannada, Tamil and Malayalam.
		Kodava Thakk has no written script and usually Kannada script is used to write it.
	www.bharatgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Kodava_Thakk (172 words)

	Culture
		Another execption among the Hindus is the serving of non-vegetarian dishes and liquor in the weddings of the Kodava community.
		The traditional festivals of the Kodavas are associated with either the agricultural or the military nature of its people.
		From June to September the Kodavas are fully devoted to agriculture.
	www.travelcoorg.com /html/culture.html (758 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Presiding over the decennial celebrations of the academy here, he noted that the State Government, which was about to send its recommendations to the Centre on the inclusion of the Kodava language in the VIII Schedule, had not done so owing to the elections.
		Nanjappa regretted that some members of the community, who had an eye on the post of the President of the academy, tried to create problems when the issue of including Kodava in the VIII Schedule was taken up with the State Government the previous year.
		Also, there was a dire need to protect the land and water resources of the district, and for this endeavour the academy, the Akhila Kodava Samaja, and the Kodava Samaja units could join hands, he added.
	www.asu.edu /educ/epsl/LPRU/newsarchive/Art4139.txt (488 words)

	Folk arts Music and Dances of Karnataka-udupipages.com
		The myth says that on the occasion of 'samudra manthan' (churning motif) the distrubution of 'amruta' (nector) went in the hands of Vishnu who he appeared in the guise of 'moohini' (female roll).
		Kodava women folk wear the Kodava national dress with jewellary ribben on the forehead and kunkum, holding the bross cymbals in their hands, in a swinging rhythem they dance in the circle.
		This art has certain martial movements because the Kodavas are known for the in war techniques and valour.
	www.udupipages.com /home/culture/folk.html (624 words)

	433 - Coorg: Edgy Eden of the Western Ghats - Britannica India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kodava men wear a traditional kupya which is a long fl buttonless, short-sleeved, V-neck coat reaching below the knees and a chaley, a beautifully tassled silken sash at the waist and a turban.
		The Kodava woman or Kodavati, wears the sari in a distinct fashion.
		The Kodava marriage is a contract or an agreement, where the word of the patriarch is final.
	www.britannicaindia.com /eb/spotdisplay.asp?spotid=433&pgid=3&cid=13 (506 words)

	Kodava Education Society
		The Kodava Education Society, sponsor of the proposed Coorg Institute of Technology, has applied for tax-exempt status to the Government of India.
		This is in spite of the fact that the Kodava community is considered one hundred percent literate for many decades.
		The Kodava Samajas in Bangalore and Mysore have established and are running High Schools in their cities, which will lead to First Grade colleges.
	www.kodava.org /kcontent/kodaguedusoc.htm (1382 words)

	Kodagu - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Kodava people, with some of the other established communities in the district, speak a Dravidian language, Kodava thak (Coorg language), which has approximately 200,000 speakers, in 18 groups in and near the district.
		The early accounts of Kodagu are purely legendary, and it was not till the 9th and 10th centuries that its history became the subject of authentic record.
		It is also said that Kodagu is derived from the word Kodava, Kod means 'give' and avva means 'mother', i.e mother Kaveri, the river Kaveri.
	www.jaipurgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Coorg (2092 words)

	‘Separate Kodava script not necessary’ - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kodava language has grown and has scope for further growth and all this has been possible with the Kannada script itself.
		This is the opinion expressed by M Poovaiah, President, Kodava Tak Yelthkaarad Koota (Kodava writers’ association).
		The Kodava writers’ association discussed this in an emergency meeting and decided that no new script is necessary, a press release here said.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/Nov52005/district1725442005114.asp (535 words)

	:: Kodava Samaja :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kodava Samaja management obtained the approval from the Registrar after attending to some of the inconsistencies pointed by the Registrar of Societies.
		o) “The Kodava Samaja Sports and Recreation club council” means the body of Twelve members duly elected by secret ballot by their members of club, prior to the Election General Body of the Kodava Samaja and Three Ex-Officio members from the Governing Council.
		“the Kodava samaja Education Fund” means the body constituted by the Managing Committee of the Kodava Samaja to manage the affairs of Education Fund as per rules framed for the Fund.
	www.kodavasamajabangalore.com /bylaws-1.asp (2666 words)

	About Kodagu & Kodava
		The name Kodava is supposed to have been derived from Kodimalenad meaning higher forest land.
		The word Kodava means the people blessed by Godmother Kaveri (‘Kod’ means give, bless and 'avva' means mother Kaveri) is supported by the puranic version.
		Kodavas are a martial race and are well known for their valour.
	www.kodava.com /aboutk.html (86 words)

	Global Adjustment's Newsletter - December 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Whilst a section of the Kodava community is Westernised in their speech, behaviour and attitudes, the bulk of the population comprises of the people of the villages and the peasants of the field.
		The Kodava people consider the River Cauvery which bubbles up from the Talacauvery as the Goddess and have their own unique traditions that are reflected in their festivals, art and language.
		Kodava houses are quaint structures made of stone and mortar, with a large verandah, a courtyard, carved woodwork and tiled roof.
	www.globaladjustments.com /nldec02.html (3496 words)

	433 - Coorg: Edgy Eden of the Western Ghats - Britannica India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It was under British rule that coffee cultivation was encouraged here, and in appreciation of Kodava support, the British allowed the natives of Coorg to own and carry arms without a licence in any part of the country.
		The Kodavas are still granted this privilege by the Constitution of India.
		A hilly terrain and a salubrious climate dictate the occupation of the Coorgs or Kodavas -- mainly outdoor and plantation-related.
	www.britannicaindia.com /eb/spotdisplay.asp?spotid=433&pgid=3&cid=13 (448 words)

	International Hockey Federation : Full Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Kodava Hockey Festival, involving only Kodava families, had heralded a new era in Kodagu when it began in 1997, thanks to the efforts of Pandanda Kuttani and his brother.
		The beginning of the annual Kodava Family Hockey Festival, as it is termed, was aimed at bringing together the `warring' families among Kodavas.
		It gave birth to the Kodava Hockey Academy, which supervises the entire affairs of the Festivals.
	www.fihockey.org /vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,1181-18543-19728-5331-90667--4536-layout03-19693-news-item,00.html (671 words)

	Kodava National Council to boycott elections - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kodava National Council has decided to boycott the forthcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections has the governments have failed to fulfill the demands of the Kodavas.
		He said the council had demanded an independent Kodava Home Land, inclusion of Kodava language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution and special guarantee for the Kodavas who were a minority community.
		The other demands of the Kodava National Council: Protection of coffee growers, declaration of Kodava language as the official language of Kodagu and announcing Kailpold and Huttari as government holidays.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/feb112004/d7.asp (287 words)

	Welcome to Bellevision Global (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Speaking on the similarity between Tulu-Kodava languages, Kodava Sahithya Academy Member Nagesh Kaloor said the belief of “Bhoothradhane” in Tulu culture is called “Therekattu” in Kodava.
		Kodavas also worship their ancestors like their Tulu speaking brothers.
		Konkani Sahithya Academy President Eric Ozario, Kodava Sahithay Academy President Ulliyada Datti Poovaiah, Tulu Konkani Academy Registrar Dr Duggappa Kajekar, Kodava Academy Registrar Damodar were the guest speakers.
	www.bellevision.com /newsheadindetail.asp?nhidtl=3182 (274 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Paruvangada Rathan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In his speech, comparing the psyche of tiny-tots as a litmus paper, called upon the people assembled to educate the children on politeness in veneration of high esteem of the future generation.
		Kashiyappa the president of Kodava Samaja Ponnampet stated that there is dire necessity of achieving a political and academic niche by community members as there is abysmal dearth of IAS, IPS Cadres in the sect, to avoid prime dependency on coffee.
		Further he stated that a proposal by the deputy commissioner of Kodagu on procurement of licences on consumption of liquors at parties and celebrations by the community was declined as it is being a conventional custom since ages.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Rathan_Paruvangada_70187282.htm (153 words)

	OurKarnataka.Com : Kodagu (Coorg): The pepole (Kodava), its history and important places for the Tourists
		There is a peak, which is a pilgrimage center and a holy place for both Kodavas and Hindus.
		Kodavas are the people living in Kodagu (Coorg) having some special features of their own.
		Kodavas have their own special way of dressing during festivals and marriages.
	www.ourkarnataka.com /states/kodagu/kar_tour_coorg.htm (3743 words)

	Fascinating Facts On Coorg (Kodagu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Every year the Kodava clans (termed locally as ‘families’) play each other for the Kodava Family Cup.
		The Kodavas and a few other ethnic tribes based here, are exempted from the Indian Arms Act.
		This has led to a culture familiar with firearms and joining the army became expected of nearly every kodava male.
	www.coorgs.com /coorgfacts.htm (611 words)

	Nominations to Kodava Sahitya Academy: Forum alleges injustice (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		BANGALORE: Activists of the Kodagu Heggade Vidyabhirvudhi Sangha and members of various other Kodava communities like Amma Kodava, Koyuva, Airi, Kodava Hajama, Kudiya and Banna staged a demonstration in Bangalore on Monday protesting against the 'injustice' meted out to several endemic tribes and communities of Kodagu while nominating members to the Kodava Sahitya Academy.
		The protesters pointed out that there are 17 communities, which have their own culture and tradition in Kodagu district apart from the dominant Kodavas.
		Mr Krishna Kumar, a Amma Kodava, alleged that Kodavas, who are championing the cause of separate Statehood for Kodagu, have been nominated to the Kodava Sahitya Academy.
	www.ambedkar.org /News/NKSAcademy.htm (259 words)

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