Koderi

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Koderi, is one of the Badaga hattis or hamlets of the Nilgiri Hills, located at a distance of 12 kilometers from Coonoor. This hamlet is part of the 'Mekku Nadu Seeme', one of the four 'seemes' of the Nakku Betta(Four Mountains). Koderi itself is divided into two smaller hattis, namely, Mel Koderi(Upper Koderi) and Kil/Kiye Koderi(Lower Koderi). The primary occupation of the Koderi people is tea plantation.'Khenda Habba' is the main festival of Mel Koderi.On this day the people of this hatti wear the sacred 'Jangura'(meaning thread).They pray to Lord Shiva and seek His blessings. 'Mari Abba',the Festival of Goddess Mari, takes place in Kiye Koderi annually.The view from Koderi is so wonderful,you have to see it to believe.