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Kunde Habba in Coorg Kunde Habba: Festival of abusing god Kunde Habba: The annual “Kunde Habba”, which in local language means “Festival of abusing god”, is a traditional festival of the tribal people in Kodagu District. It is celebrated with fervour at Devarapura area near Thithiamthi Village in Virajpet taluk of Coorg. The festival is observed on the fourth Thursday in May. The use of expletives marks the festival. A large number of tribal people take part in the festival that is also called “Bodu Habba”. /******/ #huge_it_loading_image_12 { height:381px; width:572px; display: table-cell; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; } #huge_it_loading_image_12.display { display: table-cell; } #huge_it_loading_image_12.nodisplay { display: none; } #huge_it_loading_image_12 img { margin: auto 0; width: 20% !important; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_12 { height:381px; width:572px; max-width: calc(100% – 0px); position:relative; display: block; text-align: center; /*HEIGHT FROM HEADER.PHP*/ clear:both; float:none; margin:0px auto; border-style: solid; border-left: 0 !important; border-right: 0 !important; opacity:0 } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_12.display { width: 100%; height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_12.display { display: block; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_12.nodisplay { opacity: 0; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_12 * { box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_12 { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_12{ height:381px; width:572px; max-width: 100%; } #huge_it_slideshow_left_12, #huge_it_slideshow_right_12 { cursor: pointer; display:none; height: 100%; outline: medium none; position: absolute; z-index: 13; margin-top: 0 !important; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); } #huge_it_slideshow_left-ico_12, #huge_it_slideshow_right-ico_12 { z-index: 13; -moz-box-sizing: content-box; box-sizing: content-box; cursor: pointer; display: table; left: -9999px; line-height: 0; margin-top: -15px; position: absolute; top: 50%; /*z-index: 10135;*/ } #huge_it_slideshow_left-ico_12:hover, #huge_it_slideshow_right-ico_12:hover { cursor: pointer; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_container_12 { display: table; position: relative; top:0; left:0; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; width:100%; overflow:hidden; height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_title_text_12 { text-decoration: none; position: absolute; z-index: 11; display: inline-block; width: 24%; /*height: 44 %;*/ right:3%;top:3%; padding: 2%; text-align: right; font-weight: bold; color: #000000; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important; border-style: solid; font-size: 13px; border-width: 0px; border-color: #ffffff; border-radius: […]

Dasara Festival Navratri Celebration Event Date: October Day Dassera Festival Navrathri celebrations Dassera Festival-(Navrathri celebrations): in October Madikeri Dassera. Madikeri Dassera Festival : (Navrathri celebrations) Dasara is one of the festivals which is celebrated by all the people of Madikeri. Madikeri Dasara is a 10 day celebration, which is beautified by 4 Karagas and 10 Mantapas depicting killing of Asuras [demons] by Suras [God/Goddess]. Preparation for Madikeri dasara starts before 3 months of Navarathri. Most of the money for this celebration is collected from the people of Kodagu. There are 4 Mariamma Temples in the town: Dandina Mariamma, Kanchi Kamakshi, Kundurumotte Sri Chowti Mariamma and Kote Mariamma. All the Temples will be decorated by Lights and the whole Madikeri looks more beautiful on these 10 days. The city Dasara Committee organises Cultural programs all the 10 days. The first 7 days the programs will be there at Kauveri Kalaskhetra. Rest three days the programs are conducted at a Stage near Raja Seat. On the day of Vijayadashami, there will a orchestra from night 9 p.m. till morning 6 a.m. /******/ #huge_it_loading_image_11 { height:381px; width:572px; display: table-cell; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; } #huge_it_loading_image_11.display { display: table-cell; } #huge_it_loading_image_11.nodisplay { display: none; } #huge_it_loading_image_11 img { margin: auto 0; width: 20% !important; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_11 { height:381px; width:572px; max-width: calc(100% – 0px); position:relative; display: block; text-align: center; /*HEIGHT FROM HEADER.PHP*/ clear:both; float:none; margin:0px auto; border-style: solid; border-left: 0 !important; border-right: 0 !important; opacity:0 } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_11.display { width: 100%; height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_11.display { display: block; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_11.nodisplay { opacity: 0; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap_11 * { box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_11 { width: 100%; height: 100%; max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; } .huge_it_slideshow_image_wrap1_11{ height:381px; width:572px; max-width: 100%; } #huge_it_slideshow_left_11, #huge_it_slideshow_right_11 { cursor: pointer; display:none; height: 100%; outline: medium none; position: absolute; z-index: 13; […]

Kaveri Sankramana in Coorg Event Date: mid-October Day-17 Kaveri Sankramana Associated with the River Cauvery Kaveri Sankramana: mid-October Day-17, is associated with the river Cauvery. At a predetermined time, when the sun enters Tula Rasi, a fountain from a small tank is said to fill the bigger holy tank at Talacauvery. At this time, people throng in thousands to take a dip in this holy water as well as collect the water in bottles to carry along. Married women especially adorn themselves with new clothes and make offerings to Goddess Cauvery. The Goddess is prayed to by offerings of rice. A hearty meal is prepared which consist of a wide variety of vegetarian delicacies. This festival normally takes place in mid-October. It is associated with the river Kaveri, which flows through the district from its source at Talakaveri. At a predetermined time, when the sun enters Tula Rasi (Tula sankramana,) a fountain from a small tank fills the bigger holy tank at Talakaveri. People throng in thousands to take a dip in this holy water. The water is collected in bottles and reaches every house in Kodagu, and this is called Theertha – holy water. This water is preserved in all Kodava houses, and a spoonful of this water is fed to the dying, in the belief that they will attain moksha (emancipation) and gain entry to heaven.On this day, married women wearing new silk saris perform puja to a vegetable, usually a cucumber or a coconut, wrapped in a piece of red silk cloth and decorated with flowers and jewels, mainly !!!Pathak!!! (Kodava Mangalasuthra), symbolizing the goddess Kaveri. This is called the Kanni Puje. Kanni means the goddess Parvati, who incarnated as Kaveri. Three sets of betel leaves and areca nut are kept in front of the goddess, with […]

Kailpodh Festival in Coorg Event Date: 08-08-2017 Kailpodhu Festival of Arms Kailpodhu  in September, Kailpodhu is more popularly known as the Festival of Arms celebrated in September. During this, all weapons and arms are removed, cleaned, polished and worshipped before being put to use. The festival also signifies the day when men prepare to guard their crop from wild boars. The entire family assembles in the open ground and various entertainment and sporting activities take place. The sports are conducted in community groups called Kodava Samajas. The festival is celebrated on the 18th day after the sun enters the Simha (Leo) Raasi. Kail means weapon or armoury, and Pold means festival. The day signifies the completion of “nati” – meaning the transplantation of the rice (paddy) crop. Normally, during the months in which the family is engaged in the fields, all weapons are deposited in the “Kanni Kombare” or the prayer room. The festival also signifies the day that men should prepare to guard their crop from wild boars and other animals. Hence, on the Kailpoldu day, the weapons are taken out of the Pooja room, cleaned and decorated with flowers. They are then kept in the “Nellakki Nadubade” – central hall of the house, the place of community worship. Each member of the family has a bath and then they worship the weapons. Feasting and drinking follow. The eldest member of the family hands over a gun to the senior member of the family, signifying the commencement of the festivities. The whole family assembles in the “Mand” (open ground), where physical contests and sports, including shooting, are conducted. In the earlier days hunting and cooking of the wild animals were part of the celebration, but these days the shooting skills are tested by firing at a coconut tied on […]

Where to Stay in Coorg Visitors to Coorg have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to accommodation in Coorg. From inspiring and luxurious Hotels to eco-friendly Resorts to Homestays that makes you feel very much at home to Coffee Plantation stays where you will spend time wandering around the estate escorted by the plantation owner, travellers are free to select the best option that suits their lifestyle. If it’s nature tour, a time off from the busy city life or relaxation that brings you here then you’ve chosen the right destination. In fact, there are very few places in the whole world that you’d like to call your home and precisely Coorg is one such place. Eat @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_1 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }} Eat: Coorg food is an elaborate mix of Indian pepper, curry leaves, and, simply putting it, a lot of other magical ingredients. With a tendency to be a little too hot for the foreign tourist, it does have a great potential to compete with Andhra cuisine. Since the people of Coorg have a warrior background, their food is a little different from the mainly vegetarian cuisine of the rest of India with an abundance of pork, chicken and meat in it. Many dishes reflect a melding of meat, particularly meat and pork. Stews are common, and rice is the main staple diet. And the very famous Coorg coffee to wash it all down. Locally-made chocolate. Available in local shops. Spicy Coorgi food. pandi curry,akki roti,kadubittu,paapittu,idumbalittu,pork pepper dry, Traditional Coorgi oranges.   Drink @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_2 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }} Drink: Homemade Wine & Tody. Homemade wines are available in local shops across Coorg and toddy is available in the local plantations. The wines come in differing colours, from bright green (betelnut […]

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Monsoon Tourism @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_1 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }} Coorg Monsoon Tourism Monsoon Tourism in Coorg :Coorg  Monsoon Tourism: The Coorg monsoon is the smell of the dry earth getting soaked elates you to an exotic experience. It becomes the best time to explore the virgin nature intact. Coorg with a river and its tributaries welcome monsoon with much exuberance. For More…   Plantation Tourism @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_2 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }} Coorg Plantation Tourism  Coorg  Plantation Tourism: The Western Ghats in Coorg District standing at a height of 1750 metres (5724feet) above sea level., with a number of peaks well over in height and their slopes and valleys are known for its exotic spices like cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and cash crops like tea, For More…   Agri-Tourism @media only screen and (max-width: 599px) {.cl_custom_css_3 .cl-ib-title { font-size:24px !important; }} Coorg Agri-Tourism  Coorg Agri-Tourism: Agri-tourism offers the tourist many joyful experiences while living in the rural environment. Agri-tourist involvement in milching, harvesting competitions, tree climbing, edible adventure, bullock cart race, shooting a coconut target, fishing etc. could generate enormous joy at least cost. For More…