Ever visited Coorg?
If not, then you have to read this and ask yourself why not, and if yes, even then you have to read this and ask yourself or let me know what is missed out.
I have heard a lot of people say there is nothing in Coorg other than the same old coffee estates and I hope this write up changes that mindset. So here come the 10 reasons for missing Coorg every weekend (in parts due to a hectic schedule),
1. Following Kaveri
The land and life of Kodavas is incomplete without Kaveri. For those of you who are interested in mythology, geography, art, architecture or history, Kaveri is one topic that can keep you engaged for days or even years together. Traversing the path taken by Kaveri from its origin at Talakaveri to its end at Puhar (Poompuhar) in Tamil Nadu is one journey I personally want to complete in my lifetime. Here are some interesting myths and facts about Kaveri to trigger your interest,
Kaveri is a reincarnated form of Lopamudra, daughter of King Kavera. Lopamudra was created by Sage Agastya out of the most beautiful parts (mudra) of all animals, where 'Lopa' means loss suffered by the animals by giving away their most beautiful parts to Lopamudra. Lopamudra was brought up by King Kavera, and when she grew up Sage Agastya asked for her hand. She agreed on the condition that he would not leave her alone. But one day when Agastya left the house without informing her, she transformed herself into a river and disappeared from Agastya's view only to appear again at Bhagamandala.
The distinctive way of draping saree by the Kodavas is also related to river Kaveri. When Kaveri tried to flee, Agastya caught hold of one end of her saree and she swiftly turned to her right (this place where she turned right is known as Balamuri, where 'bala' means right and 'muri' means turn). This swift movement caused the pleats of her saree to move back and to this day the Kodavas wear their saree in this way.
On its journey, Kaveri is joined by its many tributaries like Harangi, Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila, Lakshmana Theertha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravathy. The world's largest congregation of Asiatic elephants happens at Kabini backwaters and is one of the most spectacular sights to see.
The village 'Kokkare Bellur' along Shimsa is one of the oldest examples of conservation, a step taken much before the current trend of conservation as a style statement. Spot billed pelicans, painted storks and black headed ibis which breed here between October to December are strongly guarded by the villagers.
A village called Kootli along the banks of Arkavathi is now underwater after the construction of a dam, and the nearby area Tippagondahalli (T.G. Halli) had no water for years as the water from the reservoir was fed to the city of Bangalore!!!
Many such interesting stories contribute to the places on the banks of river Kaveri and its tributaries.
To know more, Just Follow Kaveri...
To be continued...
If not, then you have to read this and ask yourself why not, and if yes, even then you have to read this and ask yourself or let me know what is missed out.
I have heard a lot of people say there is nothing in Coorg other than the same old coffee estates and I hope this write up changes that mindset. So here come the 10 reasons for missing Coorg every weekend (in parts due to a hectic schedule),
1. Following Kaveri
The land and life of Kodavas is incomplete without Kaveri. For those of you who are interested in mythology, geography, art, architecture or history, Kaveri is one topic that can keep you engaged for days or even years together. Traversing the path taken by Kaveri from its origin at Talakaveri to its end at Puhar (Poompuhar) in Tamil Nadu is one journey I personally want to complete in my lifetime. Here are some interesting myths and facts about Kaveri to trigger your interest,
Kaveri is a reincarnated form of Lopamudra, daughter of King Kavera. Lopamudra was created by Sage Agastya out of the most beautiful parts (mudra) of all animals, where 'Lopa' means loss suffered by the animals by giving away their most beautiful parts to Lopamudra. Lopamudra was brought up by King Kavera, and when she grew up Sage Agastya asked for her hand. She agreed on the condition that he would not leave her alone. But one day when Agastya left the house without informing her, she transformed herself into a river and disappeared from Agastya's view only to appear again at Bhagamandala.
The distinctive way of draping saree by the Kodavas is also related to river Kaveri. When Kaveri tried to flee, Agastya caught hold of one end of her saree and she swiftly turned to her right (this place where she turned right is known as Balamuri, where 'bala' means right and 'muri' means turn). This swift movement caused the pleats of her saree to move back and to this day the Kodavas wear their saree in this way.
On its journey, Kaveri is joined by its many tributaries like Harangi, Shimsa, Hemavathi, Honnuhole, Arkavathi, Kapila, Lakshmana Theertha, Kabini, Lokapavani, Bhavani, Noyil and Amaravathy. The world's largest congregation of Asiatic elephants happens at Kabini backwaters and is one of the most spectacular sights to see.
The village 'Kokkare Bellur' along Shimsa is one of the oldest examples of conservation, a step taken much before the current trend of conservation as a style statement. Spot billed pelicans, painted storks and black headed ibis which breed here between October to December are strongly guarded by the villagers.
A village called Kootli along the banks of Arkavathi is now underwater after the construction of a dam, and the nearby area Tippagondahalli (T.G. Halli) had no water for years as the water from the reservoir was fed to the city of Bangalore!!!
Many such interesting stories contribute to the places on the banks of river Kaveri and its tributaries.
To know more, Just Follow Kaveri...
To be continued...
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