Tracing The Exotic Kodavas

A story exploring a tiny warrior community from the misty hills of Coorg, with a rich cultural heritage who are now developing a fear of extinction of the entire race.

[@vigneshhari562]

I am Tamilian, I can clearly understand what he is speaking in Kodava .... beautiful language...

[@arunadevi4846]

Yeah they exactly pronounce number as us!!

[@naveennaveen-cs3nh]

Bcs it had subtitles

[@viking_727]

@@naveennaveen-cs3nh yes😂

[@sathyananda5688]

So many tamil words in their language... that's why

[@HemaNemoo]

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had remarked: "Coorg has given great generals to the Indian Army. It is noted for its choicest coffee and if I am permitted to add one more to these specialties, I can mention that Coorg is famous for its beautiful and comely women." Huge respect for our kodava brothers from Tamilnadu

[@yousskumar]

Hema Latha Nehru also banned sadhus from entering Nagaland and purposefully allowed missionaries to convert them. Today 88 % nagas are converted to christianity.

[@nishithapk]

Thank you all wonderful people! I am so glad that you all are enjoying the movie.

[@teamshankarnag9243]

superb

[@teamshankarnag9243]

hankarnag Award Short Film Contest, Language: Kannada, Tulu, Kodava, Konkani and Lambani. #TeamShankarnag #ShankarnagAwards #Shankarnag_Memorial_Trust #KannadaShortFilms

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

Your culture is bit similar to us, your problem is bit similar to us, your faith is bit similar to us. Your customs are exotic as ours. We both belong to micro community but Kodavas are educationally and financially forward than us and we are politically stronger than Kodavas as we govern ourselves under 6th scheduled of Indian constitution(Dima Hasao Autonomous Council /Future Dima Hasao Autonomous Territory.

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

I love your people, I think both Tulu and Kodava people can form a separate together & live there.

[@tharaneelamma7493]

Send the your number

[@prajwalshetty215]

I am not from Coorg, but if time permits I would love to settle there and prosper with the Kodava community and embrace the beauty of their culture, natures beauty and affection.. Loads of respect for the Kodava community.. And thanks Nishitha for such a wonderful video! ❤

[@syedsuhailkhalid6405]

Watching this video is just like watching the rainbow.Kodavas are such a beautiful and lovely people.

[@shruthyneelamma86]

Nishitha karumbaiah, the video made me so happy and made me watch again and again, but the end is really a painful truth, that our future generation, will read about kodavas only as a history. And for sure, they may not feel bad for this, because the present generation is not bothered about the danger that is towards our community. Hope very soon we all open our eyes, and save kodavaame. Lovely article.

[@shankaraiahc6818]

It is heartening to know that the Kodava population is getting decreased at a faster rate. Kodava is a tribe of sacrifice. The traditions are highly appreciablare The documentaryThe language seems to be a mix of mainly Kannada and Tamil Their contribution to Indian defence is highly memorable. I strongly feel bad about the decreasing population of Kodavas The documentary is really an eye opener thank you

[@bobberman_ani]

Wow! 👏👏👏 The efforts that you and like minded people are doing to preserve, document your culture is a perfect first step, inspiring others too. Very informative, thank you 👍♥️

[@ponnannatheethamada1990]

It is a very heart touching video. Definitely the youngsters including me has to come back to Coorg, whether we are staying in Bengaluru, Mysuru, any part of India or other countries. Definitely we need to spread the love of Kodavaame to our community people. We need to save our Kodava Naadh. Jai Kodavaame.

[@lirishchinnappa9442]

The current situation of Coorg or Kodagu has been nicely depicted. It will serve as an eye opener for many of us Kodavas who are trying to settle down outside Kodagu while others are making it their abode! I hope the youth of Kodagu realise the importance of being in Kodagu and bragging about being a Kodava, rather than bragging about it while showing pics/videos of the weddings they attended! Great work Nishitha!

[@HariNilesh]

a commendable effort to bring out the issues in a subtle way. great compilation.

[@mamathamc358]

I have always admired the culture of Kodavas. This video made me know more about the Kodava culture. I loved this video and have always loved the culture.

[@MrMarshallAC]

Wonderful job Madam! The valour of Kodava soldiers need no introduction atleast in the Armed Forces. Being such a miniscule community, the Kodavas have given India a Field Marshal, a General and thousands of bravehearts who are guarding the Indian borders including KC Cariappa, the valiant son of Field Marshall KM Cariappa. I'll do my best as an Indian to forward this movie to as many contacts I can. The threat of extinction loomed over Kodavas once in the 18th century as per my knowledge of history but the resilient community came back greater than before. The community will stand the test of time again and will definitely rise again. I end this note saluting the valiant community.

[@karegowdagowda847]

l like kodavas culture and kodvas people

[@karegowdagowda847]

nice+Karegowda Gowda

[@mgbr2526]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Love from a Kodava.

[@bopannapattada6176]

Balanced view points captured very skillfully. Brilliant! A link that I will share with people when I want to introduce them to Kodavas.

[@uthammandanna1438]

Very nice documentary....Glad to know that a Kodavathi has done it rather than a westerner... Cheeeers to our Culture and Heritage...We are indeed an exotic race of people....:D

[@Lakshmimuthana]

Very nice video. thanks for spreading the charm of Coorg !!

[@shruthibharateshpk7948]

Mr PS Ganapathy has spoken so well... i like the way he pronounces the words..

[@appublogs.9908]

Clear information and good voice over...❤ U coorg

[@deepankargogoi300]

With love and regards from North East India..

[@bopannapattada9362]

Very nicely done. Excellent work Nishitha. Hope to see more of your work online.

[@Rain-qd7jy]

Awesome.. I love coorg n kodavas

[@kitkat241984]

im not a coorgi though i have been to coorg and know the culture in and out ! ball to ball danced /drunk/ lived everything a coorgi does but i am a neighbour gowda though certain things are similar between our cultures but I agree with the lady she's a very well spoken and a enlightened individual ! I surely dint agree with that fairer / taller part but thats fine .. everyone has there opinion now you cant expect everything to be perfect ! but again saying all this i wish the coorgi community though they re very close to my heart not to forget their roots and follow the tradition ** Remember - Coorgi is not just drinking and eating pork !

[@nishithapk]

kitkat241984 thank you for your views :)

[@alexanderpinto9759]

The Kodavas have always impressed me, what with their martial culture, their arts, cuisine, mountainous landscape and lovely people, specially the women who are so beautiful! This documentary was quite limited in its ambit in depicting and describing Coorg and Kodavas. I pray a sequel should be in the coming, showing in certain details in motion photography the sartorial and culinary aspects as well as a detailed listing of weaponry and styles of martial arts. This should act as an archival source for future researchers and culture enthusiasts like me. Pretty good job, try making it even better next time. Thank you!

[@nishithapk]

Thank you, Alexander Pinto for the honest feedback. I shall try and make better movies as I move ahead. Thank you!

[@simplebenellian3213]

Lot of similarly with Malayalam culture....be it language, dance, landscape...

[@tampabay2888]

North malabari cast thiyya (some also calld as koduva thiyya) Has some similarity with this people thiyyas also considered as warriors cast kalari payat one of the oldest martial art in d world belongs to this cast ,their dance form is calld as poorakkali is way similar than the men's dance shown in this video ,womans dance looks like 'thiruvaathira ' .

[@MrPrabhur66]

Kodava a language and culture which is still reflecting clearly how dravidans lived all around dravida naadu.we dravidans should preserve this culture and language at any cost.

[@shreethammaiah8148]

Excellent work....and worth sharing....Thank you so much for such a wonderful video.

[@dipannitamondal8744]

Very interesting and informative video.loved knowing about Kodavas.The unique culture should be preserved no matter what.we only realize how invaluable it is when we lose it. rootlessness is the biggest tragedy of humans today.

[@AyushKumar-to7uw]

Very nice documentary! Hope the present generation cares as well and safeguards their proud culture !

[@harshithamandira8249]

Good job Nishitha. Its a Wonderful movie.worth to watch.lot of things to be known from this vedio.

[@swathimr3975]

Harshitha Mandira hi manotera Riya rakesh Bangalore

[@gururprasad2278]

It was an eye opener for me. i feel for the Kodavas. It is true that there is lack of opportunities in Coorg and people are forced to move out. Good Job in sharing the facts.

[@bloody_democracy]

How amazing our india is Thank you for this beautiful film ..I really appreciate the words of mrs nanjamma on diverse ethnicity..In rajasthan also the traditions and different ethnic groups are losing their shine .this film shows urgency to act to save our diversity b4 its too late..thankyou again.

[@VNK5490]

20:51 HE SAID" KALOGU TAKKA KOLA" is made me very happy....BECAUSE I AM TULUVA.... UDU TULUTU GALASUNA GAADE PATERA....VERY NICE DOCCUMENTRY....JAI KAVERAMME ....JAI IGGUTAPPA....

[@sumitharamesh4867]

Good presentation. Very informative. God Iggutappa Kaveramme bless you and all Kodava community.

[@naveennaveen-cs3nh]

This language is like both kannadigas and tuluvas can understand it easily

[@chennainaveen38]

குடகு மலை காற்றில் வரும் பாட்டு கேக்குதா என் பைங்கிளி it's a tamil song praising the kodagu forest bcoz kodagu language is a pure blend of tamil,kannada, malayalam&tulu its very similar to baduga language even i also belong to the oldest tribal community of the human race ayar Hill tribe till nw our settlements r near to forest similar like kodavas வாழ்க எம் குடகு இன மக்கள் ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@uupakarr]

excellent job on the documentary... ellaru apachak janak ee videothna share maduvira nd baiyndovi

[@sailordoc2007]

Nice documentary - liked the different perspectives on heritage and ethnicity in a rapidly changing world

[@jagjeetsomesh]

A beautiful story of time and change in Coorg.

[@pavithnanaiah1424]

Aa kaveramme maha guru igguthappa ningak nalladh maadad... alanjandullo kodavada bagge ella kodavak arivike maadi kodthaang nada mana dhumbna nallame... naak niga create madna vdio,thna notith baari kushi achi achengi alanjandullo kodavaame ra bagge achike dhukkavu aachi... i pray lord igguthappa to save us

[@Sanal-zj2dz]

Good job ...I was about to visit Kodagu . That s y I was in search of such documentary . Very nice ...

[@bajanbopanna]

This is one of the best movie on our community :) Worth watching...........

[@vanithavani2694]

Ivaga kodagu na ella kadu kadidu building katti katti kodagina soundaryana halu madidare

[@mandappapn941]

its a wonderful job mam thank u fr this....its jst awsome ....i would definitely say....SAVE KODAVAME...

[@pratheekhp2222]

The women dressing style is (was) common across malendu or hilly regions of Karnataka. You can still see that in some tribes in Karwar district and also in other communities of Malenadu

[@vaishakhpv13393]

kodavas language is mixture of tulu ,kannada and tamil .

[@theimpaler7005]

And sounds like Malayalam 🤣

[@arunadevi4846]

Also malayalam

[@RajKumar-xs6ue]

@Daya V telugu 🤪🤣🤣🤣

[@mgbr2526]

Not only Kannada, Tamil and Tulu, but Malayalam also.

[@vaishakhpv13393]

@@mgbr2526 yes I agree, I wrote it 5 years ago. Lot has changed since

[@prabhakarsingh3603]

Good presentation

[@asdfgh8941]

'We tend to be fairer' at 5:30 of the video, gives us a right to walk with Dignity, Come on man isn't that racism!!

[@shreyanshrao4299]

Nanjamma is suffering from delusion. Look at her.

[@aries9532]

Yeah! After all we are just humans who die everyday. Also there are other community Your are telling that "we are not Hindu" in future you might "we are not Indians" also Its better if you search some island and stay there.

[@tanishabc1935]

That is true We are tall and pretty compared to other caste people.

[@MrSrikantagowda]

@Hare Krishna dude , Aryan and Dravidian theory is fake . It's a made-up story of British because they where jealous of our Indian achievements in culture . So to break it . They came up with this idea . It's time to realise and throw the racism to dustbin .

[@keva590]

@@tanishabc1935 Lol you guys are nothing special, there are tons of better looking people in South India, get over yourself

[@jaisudhan9000]

kodava and badaga (nilgiris)languages are same but now kodava mixing with Malayalam , telugu and badaga mixing with tamil I know badaga, kannada language so I can understand kodava easily

[@whyhaveaname5963]

No Telugu. Telugu is central Dravid language

[@mgbr2526]

Badaga Language is almost like 90% Kannada. But Kodava Language is Not like Badaga Language. Kodava Language is like a mixture of Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Tulu. There is lots of difference between Badaga Language and Kodava Language.

[@rashmikolluru]

I appreciate and feel fortunate to be born in India a land which is so unique, varied and each has their very own rich culture and traditions.

[@amulyamishra5745]

Wow! Never really about the seperate and distinct existence of Kodava people. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa brought me here.

[@vinayaiyappa]

Well presented.Long live the kodava culture.

[@soldieroffaith4425]

The horrible land slides and torrential rains had caused massive damage to Coorg a couple years ago. This phenomenon stands in stark irony against what Retd. Lecturer said 5 years ago. Mrs Kaveri Ponnappa seems to be more comfortable and happy not to be in the fold of Hindu identity. This shows certain reticence on their connection with Hinduism. Lt.Gen Nannayya should have spoken in Kodava language and held the tradition aloft as he expects it from others. Kodava achievements are great and unique. Let this race live on and enrich the culture of this country in their own way.

[@SatyamSingh-bk9jc]

Soo exotic video.... commendable effort dear ❤️...I got one more reason to feel proud to be an Indian..becoz I share my nation wid dis incredible community 🥰🥰...long live kodavas...✊✊...i really want to do something to prevent dis community from extinction....I will definitely look forward in dis direction in coming Future 🙏🙏

[@asdfgh8941]

We should get together to preserve this ethnic sanctity before its too late, as simple as that, at least i am up for that!

[@lokeshs1374]

I have registered the 1000th like. Beautiful video. It's an amazing cultural harmony of Karnataka, Malayalam and Tamil. People, please stop the stupid casteism and save this beautiful Culture. It's Priceless..

[@ryanrodrigues6127]

Why is the Kodavas men's clothing similar to Oman men's clothing?

[@PoonchNZ]

Some of us Kodavas should look into the mirror and than talk about being tall, fair and handsome ! - they will get the shock of their of lives !

[@anand999xyz]

at 5:30 I didn't see all kodavas are fair, they are a mix of fair mediocre dark all kinds. and coming to cuisine will they eat lizards and snakes too

[@SunilKumar-sx2eu]

It's all bullshit 😝😝I have a kodava friend who is darker than an average tamilian.and most of them are of average height.

[@mgbr2526]

Who the hell told you that they eat Lizards and Snakes. Kodavas don't eat Lizards and Snakes. I think you might have eaten.

[@gangadhar_nayaka234]

Anand 999 please go and read back and come and comment

[@achaiahmukkatira6887]

Good work by nishitha.god bless u But our girls r not interested to marry boys staying in kodagu.reality.many kodavas sold thier property and settled in bangalore.excuse me if it hurts anybody.many kodavas never visit kodagu. Muckkatira achayya,

[@kannadatravellarandfoodlov3266]

i love you kodava nadu I love you kodava environment

[@sbelliappa]

Nice video.... People moving out for two or more generations like me can't dream of coming back as land is more expensive than gold. We are selling to the highest bidder and losing coffee to be replaced by resorts and sites.... People like self can't come back under such circumstances.

[@rajaram3190]

Field Marshal Carrippa was from this community...

[@mahithpoonacha2596]

Superb narration mam

[@bojappabb5406]

Good

[@arockiasamy6331]

Kadva language I like it so more than words Tamil and Kannada

[@mgbr2526]

It is Kodava Language. Not Kadva.

[@aishwaryabelliappa]

Very nicely done

[@hapingali]

I too love kodava culture and heritage even am from hyderabad

[@angelafernando2681]

An eye opener in the jodava community,u know and love it well

[@mgbr2526]

Angela Fernando : It is Kodava Community & Not Jodava Community.

[@coorgsgroup8915]

super ! the only one i saw the best ever in my life abour our codavas

[@nishamonnappa]

amazing job....

[@jpmavila]

Nice❤

[@sonasharanu6817]

Good job nishitha.. well done.. love you

[@PrakashMatthew]

Thank you for the story

[@prasannam2294]

Warriors I love ❤ kodavas Patriotic people No match for heroism I strongly recommend The special status for kodav people Jai bheem

[@Gana0408]

Great video Nishitha ..thanks

[@anoshbabu7421]

Jai kodava

[@ashoknalin]

Thank you Nisitha for this wonderful work. Kodagu and kodavas are excellent.. Love them & their culture wholeheartedly...

[@maletiranaveennanjappa4754]

Really a beautiful work done by Nishitha karumbaiah....

[@nishithapk]

Thank you :)

[@maletiranaveennanjappa4754]

Continue your good work.......May god bless you Akka

[@nishithapk]

Thank you so much! :)

[@jasmin4331]

Excellent !!!

[@91rummy]

But worshipping ancestry is part of Hindu culture and ancestors are one of the most important part of Hindu culture.. by features, they dont look like any migrated tribe..

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

Hindu isn't a particular religious group but a tagg given to all indigenous faith followers of Indian Indian subcontinent. We also do nature worship, ancestral worship. Hindus also do nature worship(river, trees, mountains etc located in their region ). Kodavas also worship Kaveri a river because they live along Kaveri. People of Uttarakhand also worship river(Ganga) because they live along Ganga river. We Dimasa people worship Kopili river because we live beside the Kopili.

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

Kodava people should demand a separate state or 5th or 6th schedule Autonomous Councils which govern Hilly regions of Assam and BTR in lower Assam. So that kadavas can preserve their culture, language and community. Don't let much outsiders to settle permanently in Coorg. Micro ethnic community required some kind of safeguard.

[@AAG981]

Attire is remarkable! Just like that of Yemeni!

[@rukshanunambuwa1336]

I am Sri Lankan and these landscape seems like Sri Lanka, its lot similar even people

[@mgbr2526]

It is KODAGU (COORG) It is a District in the State Of Karnataka, INDIA.

[@somaiahma2977]

Very well documented...

[@swathimr3975]

Dany Somaiah hi friend

[@ironhand8474]

When they speak, sound a lot like malayalam dialect of kannur. We even celebrate 'puthari' in kannur. Also give respect to ancestors in theyyam festival, dowry is not a common practice.

[@srivatsadinesh8611]

Please post a video of the song that is sung at the beginning. It's awesome

[@sailordoc7454]

Who’s the distinguished looking gentlemen with the impressive moustsche at 14.59? Seems to be a retired army officer

[@prathimapai9547]

Excellent narrative of truth

[@homelesslavie_vlogs9600]

Kodava people are like Dimasa people of Assam, exotic people. Who follow clan system and wedding between the same clan isn't allowed. We have no dowry culture too. We have fixed 42 Male clans and 40 female clans. Wedding between the common clans isn't allowed culturally. Kodava people are facing the same problem as us. Kodagu deserve semi autonomous status within Karnataka.

[@vishnureddy2013]

Yea Now-a-days it's very common to boast oneself.That's how you can keep your traditions alive,others they will become extinct.

[@sumithganapathy]

Yes kid when people are jealous these kinds of comments are born lmfao

[@jesinthan1156]

I am Sri-Lankan Tamil.I can Unterstand

[@ayyappanmahadevan970]

Kodavas music and dance resemble Kambalathar Devarattam. Kodavas look like elite educated Kambalathars.

[@MrMarshallAC]

Kodagu antha oru chaayil ulla jaaga naan europeallu kandutilla. British kara kodaguna Scotland of Indianu kaakua. Aachangi naan Scotlandna Kodagu of Europe nu kaakui. Naan oru Kodavanalla. Ikkaala naan illi Europe banda pinya chenna Kodava Takk padichannundu. Naada takklo thappu undangi maaf maadandu. Nallaame!☺

[@sathyananda5688]

15:00 I thought he was speaking tamil for a second.... It is very close.

[@nishithapk]

Yes, there are a lot of words similar to Tamil and many other south Indian languages :)

[@nsrrao3531]

The couple in the video is worried of extinction. Pls instil in the minds of newer generations the significance of ur culture n how is it different from others. N even if the intercaste marriages happen, propagate ur culture to the new comer. Bcoz I feel coorgi culture is a way of living n is not limited to any casteism.

[@nishithapk]

Dear Manmohan Vishwanath, If a certain set of people are fairer, the darker section aren't weaker or any less attractive, sir, please understand that and don't be so insecure about your colour. Also Mrs. Nanjamma in her quote says, "we tend to be fairer and walk with a certain dignity" she DOES NOT say, "gives us a right to walk with dignity". Manmohan Vishwanath, please watch and listen carefully the next time, before commenting anything and trying to act cool. Thank you.

[@ashrafkodak9087]

Nishitha Karumbaia

[@keva590]

Who cares? She was still trying to imply that they are better than other South Indians cause they are more fair. Go to Europe and see how far your "fair skin" color will get you.

[@keva590]

And congratulations for trying to gaslight us, but it we can see right past your bullshit.

[@gangadhar_nayaka234]

@@keva590 ive yaavano paradesi bandha kaambala kunne kadtha chenna janake

[@padeyandadeepak]

Kodavas are from Kodagu and have been at Kodagu since time immemorial. We predate the Kaveri purana era. Pandi yarchi/pork meat is the prasad given to us by our Lord Mahadeva, which is refered to in our BAALOPAAT, which is our history of pur clan taught to us through folk songs. The Kodava who dont believe in the above facts are western buffoons and not Kodavas

[@AshokKumar-xz2tg]

am proud to be a kodava

[@sailordoc2007]

Who's the tiger at 3.27 ? Looks like an army veteran

[@manzurmanchu5373]

proud to be kodava ✌✌✌