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Kodava people
Ethnic group in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Kodava people (native: Koḍavarï) or Kodavas or Codavas are an ethno-linguistic group from the region of Kodagu in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, who natively speak the Kodava language. They are traditionally land-owning agriculturists and patrilineal, with martial customs. Kodavas worship ancestors and weapons. They used to worship swords, bows, arrows and later guns. Hence, Kodavas are the only ones in India permitted to carry firearms without a license.[2][3][4]
Quick Facts Koḍavarï, Total population ...
Koḍavarï | |
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![]() Kodava folk singers | |
Total population | |
(approx) 160,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Kodagu, Bangalore, Mysore | |
Languages | |
Koḍava takkï | |
Religion | |
Hinduism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Kannada people, Tulu people, [1] Konkani people |
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Quick Facts Person, People ...
Person | Koḍavanï |
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People | Koḍavarï |
Language | Koḍava takkï |
Country | Koḍagï |
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