In this episode of The Lead from DH Radio, writer-engineer Mookonda Nitin Kushalappa explains the diversity and uniqueness of the Kodava culture including the attire, jewellery, festivals and food. Kodagu also called Madikeri is a district in the state of Karnataka famous for its cool holiday destinations and the place of origin of River Cauvery.
Dhanyata M Poovaiah: Hi, I am Dhanyata M Poovaiah and we have with us Mookonda Nitin Kushalappa.
Nitin is an engineer-cum-writer and he often writes about Kodagu and Kodava culture. Welcome, Nitin.
Mookonda Nitin Kushalappa: Hi Dhanyata.
Dhanyata: In what way is the Kodava culture unique?
Nitin: The reasons for Kodava culture being unique are many. Firstly, the origins of the Kodavas are relatively unknown. And you can say that due to the geographical isolation because of the hills of Kodagu, the culture is distinct...
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