More encouragement from the Valaga competition Winners' feelings

Madikeri, Mar. 18: The leaders of the winning Kodava Valaga team have expressed their appreciation for the competition organized by the Bangalore Kodava Samaj and are thrilled to receive the prize in front of thousands of people.

Responding to this with ‘shakti’, the artist of the winning team, the Chennaiyankote team, Mori Vadaka Pavithra, said that this has brought great satisfaction in his life.

This has given more encouragement to save and nurture the art of Valaga. He said that this is the first time that the Bangalore Kodava Samaj has shown more concern for the art of Valaga, which is an integral part of the Kodava culture, and encouraged these artists. All the members of their team are happy about this. Although Valaga is their craft and is a common thing, they shared their experience that they felt shy when they received the prize in front of thousands of people through the competition.

Valaga is important in the Kodava culture. However, in recent times, there is a feeling that this is a common thing. But it is commendable that people who understand its importance and care about those involved in this art are being cared for, said Pavithra, the head of the Chamundeshwari Valaga team.

This is an art that is being continued by the fifth generation. He recalled that Ammatthiya Narasaiah, a national award winner, has been a guru and guide for most artists, including himself. There are 14 types of Kodava Valaga. Most of them are currently unaware of this. He said that this is also an inspiration for the young generation who are hesitant about this art.

This was given priority in this competition. He informed that apart from the death instrument, there are other types of art such as Aat-Kott, Jogi Kott, Suggikott, Eravadot, Pambat, Vaddarachini, Ummatthat, Bolakott, Puttaripot, Kurundapott, Devatot, Narikott, Mohinikott.

Donations to the teams

The winners of the Valaga team were given prizes of Rs. 35 thousand, Rs. 30 thousand and Rs. 25 thousand by the Bangalore Kodava Samaj. In addition, all the teams were given Rs. 12 thousand each for travel expenses, food and a Raymond shirtpiece and pantpiece as gifts to each member. In addition, a kit box was kept during the Valaga and the money collected in it was given as an incentive of Rs. 8 thousand each.

Next time Rs. 1 lakh

Next time the winners will be given Rs. Kodava Samaj President Chiriyapanda Suresh Nanjappa announced that a prize of Rs. 1 lakh will be given.

What are the instruments...?

Nowadays, there is some dissatisfaction with the use of bands in the instruments of the Valaga. Instead, many are of the opinion that the Valaga should be the same as in the past. Against this backdrop, a Kombkot Valaga competition was organized, which included two drums, a paratha, a mori, a shruti and two horns.

• Shashi Kayapanda

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