Chikavira Rajendra or Chikka Vira Rajendra (Kannada: ಚಿಕವೀರ/ಚಿಕ್ಕವೀರ ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ, cika/cikka vīrarājendra) (also in other variations, including Chikkaveera Rajendra), was the last ruler of the Kodagu (Coorg) kingdom in South India. His actual name was Vira Rajendra, but this was the name of his uncle as well; as both of them were rulers of Kodagu, the prefix Chikka (Kannada and Kodava Takk for Younger) is used as a distinguisher. He
The Captivity of Kodavas (Coorgis) at Seringapatam was the period of capture, deportation& imprisonment of Kodava Takk speaking Coorgis who rebelled against Tippu Sultan, the de-facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, they were caught during a number of attempts to suppress their rebellion in the 1780s. The rebels and their families were subjected to forced deportation (forced marches) from Coorg to Seringapatam, some of the rebels were executed. There were atrocities committed against
Bunt (/ˈbʌnt/) is an Indian community, who traditionally inhabit the coastal districts of Karnataka. Bunts were originally a warrior class community with agrarian origins, and form the landed gentry of the region. They are the dominant, land-owning farming community of Tulu Nadu and speak Tulu as well as Kundagannada as their mother tongue. The Bunts today are a largely urbanised community with a population size of 1 million worldwide. Contents 1Etymology
The Billava, Billoru, Biruveru people are an ethnic group of India. They are found traditionally in Tulu Nadu region and engaged in toddy tapping, cultivation and other activities. They have used both missionary education and Sri Narayana Guru’s reform movement to upgrade themselves. Contents 1Etymology and origins 2Language 3Marriage, death and inheritance 4Subgroups 5Worship of Bhutas 6Traditional occupations 7Culture 8Social changes 8.1Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara
Bhatkal, is a town in the Uttara Kannada District of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bhatkal is also known as “Al Nawayah” (ال نواية). Bhatkal lies on National Highway 66, which runs between Mumbai and Kanyakumari, and has one of the major railway stations along the Konkan Railway line, which runs between Mumbai and Mangalore. Contents 1History 2Transport 3Demographics 4Governance 5See also 6References 7External links History In its early days,
Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage place in Kodagu district of the Indian state of Karnataka. Kaveri in Bhagamandala Triveni sangama near Bhagmandala temple View of Thavooru Gudde (Mt. Thavooru) and Hotel Mayura Kauvery from the winding road above Contents 1Location 2Pilgrim center – Bhagandeshwara Temple 3Three river meet 4History 5Padi temple 6Aiyangeri temple 7Mount Thavoor 8Climate 9See also 10References 11External links Location
M. P Appachu Ranjan (born 11 September 1957) is an Indian politician who was the Former Minister for Youth Services and Sports in Karnataka, a state in Southern India. He is a leader of the BJP in Karnataka and a fifth time Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Madikeri Constituency in Kodagu district, Karnataka. He belongs to the Kodava Hindu community. Contents
Sullia (also known as Sulya) is a town in the Dakshina Kannada district of the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of the Sullia taluk. Sullia taluk is one of the seven talukas of Dakshina Kannada district. Its administrative headquarters is in the town of Sullia.The Kvg college is the main institution in Sullia.Educational institutions like Allopathy medical college,Ayurveda medical
The wet season (sometimes called the rainy season) is the time of year when most of a region’s average annual rainfall occurs. Generally, the season lasts at least a month. The term green season is also sometimes used as a euphemism by tourist authorities. Areas with wet seasons are dispersed across portions of the tropics and subtropics. Under the Köppen climate classification, for tropical climates, a wet season month is defined
Pushpagiri (Kumara Parvatha), at 1,712 metres (5,617 ft), is the highest peak in Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located in the Somwarpet Taluk, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Somwarpet in the northern part of Kodagu district on the border between Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu district and hassan districts. It is 4th highest peak of Karnataka. The Sanskrit name of the mountain is Puṣpagiri while its Prakrit form is Puphagiri, which is mentioned