After all those months of saving and hard work, a family puts together its dream home. To celebrate this grand occasion, Kodavas follow their unique style, which is holy in nature. Read more »
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Coorg. The world knows it as the ‘Coffee Cup of India’; but for the discerning traveler, a perfect home away from home. This land has a unique charm of its own and the intrusion of humans has not spoilt its inherent purity. Fresh air, the captivating sounds of nature and acres after acres of coffee and spice will refresh one's senses.
In this Blog on Coorg, we take you on a trail of tropical evergreen forests that share their age-old secrets with the sky, untouched by chaotic cityscapes. And your experiences can find a place here as well. Come home to a Blog on Coorg!
May 14th, 2012 by
Bavna Achayya
April 30th, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
The unique jewellery of Coorg only accentuates the beauty of the beautiful women of Coorg. Kodava jewellery is unique in that it’s inspired by the elements of nature; serpents, fruits, the moon, sun and stars form the design of this jewellery. Read more »
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April 23rd, 2012 by
Siva Prasad
A thread-like South Indian meal from the unique land of Coorg that’s a healthy morsel too…you’ve guessed right! It’s the Nool Puttu! Read more »
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March 31st, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
What’s special about the Kodava fare is the way its ‘masalas’ are blended. Kodava cuisine is unique as compared to other South Indian fare, being full of excellent vegetarian and non vegetarian fare laced with spices grown all over Coorg and neighbouring Kerala. Read more »
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March 27th, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
The Ainemane has always been a mirror reflecting the Kodava culture. This ancestral abode is a remarkable structure and a place of unique bonding. Read more »
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March 10th, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
They say the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! It surely does in Coorg! Women are respected deeply in Coorg’s liberal society, known for its egalitarian attitude towards the former. Read more »
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February 7th, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
Popeye may have gained all that brawn from Spinach. What’s your ‘Spinach’ story? 
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January 31st, 2012 by
Anuj Kumar Bhagat
The Kodava fare reflects the heady ‘flavour’ of the ingredients of sumptuous South Indian delicacies; plenty of coconut, curry leaves, ginger, chilli and spices go into the making of these dishes. One such dish is the Cauliflower Bartard Read more »
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January 28th, 2012 by
Bavna Achayya
Tribes like Eravas, Kurubas, Poleyas, and Kudiyas were the original inhabitants of the beautiful land called Kodagu in the Western Ghats, the mountain range by the Arabian Sea. Read more »
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January 23rd, 2012 by
Deepti Michelle John
Figuring among India’s most martial cultures, Kodavas worship their weapons. Until a few decades ago, when a male child was born, the occasion was marked by a gunshot, announcing the birth of a warrior! Read more »
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