Kodagu Gowda

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Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada Gowda

The Jangama Kalyanaswamy's flag used during the Sullia rebellion against the British, 1837 was later adopted as the Gowda coat of arms. They are also called Tulu Gowdas and Arebhashe Gowdas.
Total population
(approx) 0.4 million (in South Canara and Kodagu)
Regions with significant populations
Coorg, Dakshina Kannada, Bangalore, Mysore
Languages
Are Bhashe(dialect of Kannada) and Tulu
Religion
Hinduism.
Related ethnic groups
Gowda, Vokkaliga,(10Kutumba-18Bali/Ghotra), Coorg

Arebhashe gowdas[1] or Kodagu Gowdas (Coorg Gowdas) and Tulu Gowdas are a major ethnic group in some parts of Dakshina Kannada.They were mainly living in Sullia (Sulya), which was part of Kodagu (Coorg) for some time, hence the Tulu and Dakshina Kannada Gowdas are also called Kodagu Gowdas (Coorg Gaudas). Guddemane Appaiah Gowda, whose family was given lands in Kodagu in 1800, along with many other freedom fighters from Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada revolted against the British and hoisted Jangama (Lingayite monk) Kalyanaswamy's flag in Bavuta Gudde in Mangalore.

Culture

Coorg Gowdas (Are Bhashe) & Tulu Gowdas are widespread in various rural and urban parts of South Karnataka,[1] majorly Sullia, Mangalore, Mysore, and few in Bangalore.

Its also being said that few of the families are the migrated inhabitants from Sakaleshpur, Shiraadi and Charmaadi ghats of hassan and united with the other Gowdas.

"10 Kutumba - 18 Bali (Gotra)" is the maxim of Kodagu Gowdas, but there are more than 100 families, which got separated from the primordial Kutumbas.

Gowdas believe that people from same Bali or Gotra cannot marry as they have originated from the same base family. They have good recognition for their renowned culture and various rituals being celebrated in various festivals and occasions.

The proud Gowdas are basically agriculturists and are very passionate about hunting and bacchanalian revelry. Wines and home-made brewed drinks are very common in the sumptuous formal parties and traditional occasions. The Valaga-Dance is quite famous and frolic for Gowdas during ceremonies. It is very common for one or two members of a Gowda family to represent Indian Armed Forces in one or the other capacity.

The Kodagu Gowdas worship Lord "Tirupathi Thimappa" or Venkataramana of Tirupathi as their Mane/Kula devaru.

Goddess "Sabbakka", (Sri Sharadha Devi of Shringeri Matt), is also being worshiped and offerings are kept prior to any fest.

Language

"Arebhashe"[2] is the main lingo of Kodagu Gowdas, which is the dialect of Kannada and Tulu, being spoken in parts of Madikeri, Bhagamandala, Kushalanagara and Sullia.

Although Arebhashe is the main language of the Gowdas in Madikeri town and in Sullia of Dakshin Kannada, few of them in puttur speak Tulu, effectuated by the Mangalore customs.

AreBashe News in Madikeri AIR: the news in Arebhashe is broadcast on Madikeri AIR daily at 7:45 pm, featuring the Local news of Kodagu and various Gowda activities held in Sullia and Mysore.

Sports & fun

The cricket matches between many Gowda families will be held in Madikeri or Sullia for Gowda Cup. Also hockey, Kabaddi, volleyball matches are organised for Gowdas during various occasions like Kailu Muhurtha, Huttari, Kaveri Sankramana. Since Gowdas are widely present in the Indian Armed Forces, they engage themselves in many athletic activities such as boxing.

Notable people

    • D. V. Sadananda Gowda (26th Chief Minister of Karnataka + ex-BJP President Karntaka State unit)[3][4]
    • Guddemane Appaiah Gowda (a freedom fighter from kodagu, during 1834-1837)[5][6]
    • Kedambadi Rama Gowda, a supporter of Kalyanaswamy who fought against Brit[5] ish Rule during 1835-39[7]
    • Shri. Nidyamale Somana, Member, First Lok Sabha (1952–1957), Parliament of India, represented the State of Coorg; MLA (1957–1958), Karnataka State, represented Piriyapatna Constituency[8]
    • Dr. Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda,founder president of AOLE, also renowned as "Amara Shilpi of Sullia"[9]
    • K.G. Bopaiah (Speaker of Legislative Assembly/ Virajpet MLA)[10]
    • Dr.Purushothama Bilimale (Director of American Institute of Indian Studies), October 2009
    • Dr. KV Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice Chancellor, Kuvempu University and NASA Scientist,
    • Baddana Raj Chengappa - Editor-in-Chief, Printer & Publisher, The Tribune; Chandigarh, India.[11][12]
    • Shri Kolambe Puttanna Gowda, who wrote Kaluru Cheluve and an excellent Talamaddale artist[13]
    • Kedagadi Guddappa Gowda, finest Yakshagana performer[14][15]
    • N.S.Deviprasad (Sampaje Deviprasad), Film Producer and Cultural activist & Activist for 'Praja Vedike'[16]
    • Dambekodi S. Madappa (Ex-MLA)[6]
    • Dr. K.V. Venkataramana, Poet, Reviewer, Translator and Writer[17]
    • Shobha Karandlaje, BJP Leader and Minister, Government of Karnataka

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.jstor.org/pss/598584?cookieSet=1
  2. ↑ "Gowda Kannada" by Prof Kodi Kushalappa Gowda
  3. ↑ S. Rajendran (2011-08-03). "States / Karnataka : Sadananda Gowda chosen leader". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  4. ↑ http://www.jeetegakaun.in/general_elections_2009/parliamentary_constituencies/karnataka/udupi_chikmagalur/bjp/d_v_sadananda_gowda.php
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Karnataka / Madikeri News : Appaiah Gowda memorial to honour freedom fighter". The Hindu. 2005-05-19. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  7. ↑ South Kanara, 1799-1860: A Study in Colonial Administration and Regional ... - N. Shyam Bhat - Google Books. Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  8. ↑ "Biographical Sketch Of First Lok Sabha". Parliamentofindia.nic.in. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  9. ↑ "Kurunji Venkataramana Gowda - What does KVG stand for? Acronyms and abbreviations by the Free Online Dictionary". Acronyms.thefreedictionary.com. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  10. ↑ "Front Page : Bopaiah set to be elected Speaker". The Hindu. 2009-12-29. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  11. ↑ "India Today Blogs". Blogs.intoday.in. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  12. ↑ http://www.teri.res.in/dsds2007/doc/cv07/raj_chengappa.pdf
  13. ↑ "Tiligannadadha Nudivanigalu". Cscsarchive.org:8081. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  14. ↑ "Karnataka / Mangalore News : Awards for four Yakshagana artistes". The Hindu. 2006-03-13. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  15. ↑ "Yakshagana". Yakshagana. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  16. ↑ "Minutes Of Meetings Of The National Commission To Review The Working Of The Constitution". Lawmin.nic.in. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 
  17. ↑ 5/22/2012 10:02:51 AM #.34# (2007-12-14). "Poet: K. V. Venkataramana - All poems of K. V. Venkataramana". Poemhunter.com. Retrieved 2012-05-22. 

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