Kodava people
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The Kodava people 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 Total population, Regions with significant populations ...
Total population | |
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(approx) 160,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Kodagu, Bangalore, Mysore | |
Languages | |
Kodava takk | |
Religion | |
Hinduism | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Kannada people, Tulu People[1] |
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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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