Rain and Cold Bring Kakkada ‘Special’

Madikeri, Aug. 9: On one hand, Maddu Payas... the aroma of Madd Putt... on the other hand, mouth-watering dishes - a variety of meals, delicious traditional dishes such as Nandkari, Taliyaputt Kolikari - Kummukari, Kooval Putt, cooking competitions, exhibitions, and cultural performances, the Madikeri Kodava community celebrated Kakkada today.

The Kakkada Namme program, held in collaboration with the Pommakkada Kooda community of Madikeri, Kodava society and Kodava Keris of the city, continued throughout the day.

Speciality of Kakkada Month

The month of Kakkada has special significance in the Kodava tradition. During this rainy season, traditional dishes prepared using various plants, herbs and medicinal ingredients found in nature have a special place. The Kakkada Teeni competition organized against this backdrop was the main attraction of the program.

Many traditional dishes including Kakkada Payas, Madd Putt, Koli Curry, Nand Curry, Paputt, Nad Kummu Curry, Chittani Putt, Koovale Putt attracted attention in the competition. Various traditional dishes including rare Elladige and Bananaur were also displayed.

Exhibition of antiques

With the aim of introducing the traditional lifestyle of the Kodavas, an exhibition of many antiques including Nooptt Vara, Sekal, Chanduka, Karichatti, Bindige, Chombu, Chittani Putt Kall, Yellechark, Kindi was organized. This exhibition provided an introduction to the household items and lifestyle used by the Kodavas in the past.

Various competitions, quizzes, Kodava traditional dance, music and many other cultural programs were held during the program. Prizes were distributed to the winners of the sports competitions.

Call for the preservation of nature and culture

Dr. Mukkatira Greeshma Bojamma, Administrative Medical Officer of Gonikoppa Community Health Center, inaugurated the program. Kodava Samaj Madikeri President Manduvada P. Muthappa inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp.

Former Legislative Council member Shantayaada Veena Achaiah, who was among the guests, spoke and praised the work of the Pommakkad Koota. She called for women to play an important role in preserving and developing the customs, traditions and culture of the Kodava community.

Pemmachanda Vinitha Devamma, a lecturer at Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College, Madikeri, said that Kodagu is a land of nature worshippers and everyone has the responsibility to protect the environment here.

Medicinal plants found in forests and meadows play an important role in maintaining our health. Only if nature survives can culture survive. Therefore, he said that the environment and traditional knowledge should be passed on to the next generation.

Call to take care of health

Dr. Mukkatira Greeshma Bojamma spoke and said that women who take care of the family should also take care of their health. He said that the role of women in the health and well-being of the family is important.

President of Kodava Samaj Madikeri Manduvada P. Muthappa spoke and said that we should develop an attitude of accepting the difficulties and joys faced in life equally. Madikeri Kodava Samaj is cooperating with the Pommakkad Union and wished that the union will develop further.

Honorable Mention

As part of the program, MLA of Madikeri constituency Dr. Mantar Gowda, Administrative Medical Officer of Gonikoppa Community Health Center Dr. Mukkatira Greeshma Bojamma and Madikeri Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa College lecturer Pemmachanda Vinitha Devamma were honored. Writer Hanchettira Fancy Muthanna and social media influencer Kallichanda Dimple served as judges.

President of Kodava Samaj Pommakada Kotthala Kannanda Kavita Bollappa welcomed the gathering and explained the functioning and activities of the Pommakada Koota. Secretary Koopadira Juna Vijay, Treasurer Ulliyada Sachitha Gangamma, Joint Secretary Chetranda Vasanthi and Advisor Mukkatira Ponnamma were present on the stage.

Guest introductions were made by Chotteyanda Mithila, Kandera Lallu Kuttappa and Chokira Anitha. Chetranda Vasanthi and Bottolanda Shanti Acchaiah offered prayers. Various programs were presented. Koopadir Juna Vijay presented the vote of thanks.

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