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High Season : Oct - Mar

17 - 28℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

19 - 31℃

Nearest Airport -IXE

Mangalore International Airport

Nearest Train Stations -MYS

Mysore Railway Station

History

Coorg, also known as Kodagu, has a fascinating history. This place has a rich and colorful past with many interesting aspects. After the 9th and 10th centuries, Coog’s story became a true record before most Coog’s stories became legends.

During this period, according to inscriptions, the country was ruled by the Ganges in Tarakad, under which the king of Changanad (the king of Changanad, later known as Nangarayapatna or Nangarajapatna The king) occupied the eastern and northern parts of Coog, as well as Hunsur taluk in Mysore. After the Choras overthrew the power of the Ganges in the 11th century, the Changgalva became a tributary of the latter. In the 14th century, this place was under the hegemony of the Vijayanagar Empire. From then on, Kuq was ruled by the small local chief named Nayakas until Lingayat Rajas appeared. Linga Rajas (Hyder Au) died in 1780, and Tipu Of Mysore ruled the place in 1782. In 1788, Tipu's army was driven out of Coog by Vera Raja. Then the British made an agreement with Vira Raja and entered the place.

Facts & Culture

As many people have pointed out, Coog's culture is very different from that of its neighbors, leading to speculation about its origin. It was also argued that it was the isolated mountainous areas where the Kugs lived and the non-participation of the Castilian Indians that led to very different cultures among the Kugs. Cultural differences are reflected in religion, language, eating habits, dress, social structure, festivals, performances, etc. The Kodava religion mainly revolves around ancestor worship and the Kaveri River worship. The Kodavas language, also known as Kodava, is one of the oldest Dravidian languages. As we all know, the way the Kodava people dress is known for its surprising differences. The saree that women wear has pleats in the back and a loose end in the front. It is worth noting that this style is suitable for mountainous and rainy terrain. Men's clothing that is now mainly worn only in ceremonies is called kupyachele, which includes a long black coat. The social structure that constitutes one of the most important characteristics of the Coog culture is its clan-based system. Kodawa society is divided into a clan system. There are currently around 850 known clans. Each of these clans usually dates back to a village in Kodagu, where they have an ancestor worship site called the kaimada. This type of clan system and form of worship, which is different from the dominant religion, fascinates both anthropologists and civilians.