Books

This is the English version of the famous Kannada book 'Huliya Nenapugalu' where the author B.B. Ashok Kumar, fondly known as 'Tiger' shares his experiences during the hunt for the notorious sandalwood smuggler Veerappan. 

Biddanda Bopanna Ashok Kumar or B.B.Ashok Kumar, also known as 'Tiger Ashok Kumar', was born in Parane village, Virajpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, India, who retired as the Assistant Commissioner of Police. This book is the compilation of anecdotal stories related to the cases ...

Discover several untold aspects of Tippu Sultan and his reign as viewed by Kodavas during his period. Mr. Addanda Cariappa has evaluated several historical records to provide details about Tippu's influence and tyranny on Kodagu. The book will be released on 16th January 2016.  Prebook you...

Biddanda Bopanna Ashok Kumar or B.B.Ashok Kumar, also known as 'Tiger Ashok Kumar', was born in Parane village, Virajpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, India, who retired as the Assistant Commissioner of Police. This book is the compilation of anecdotal stories related to the cases durin...

Veerarajendra, the exiled raja of Coorg and his eleven-year-old daughter Gowramma, were the first Indian royals to land in Britain in the summer of 1852. In this book, C.P. Belliappa has reconstructed the extraordinary saga of the earliest Indian royalty to live in Victorian England. By unearthin...

The book describes the ainmanes (ancestral homes) of the native communities in Kodagu (Coorg) and their socio-cultural significance. Ainmanes are architectural symbols and expressions of the heritage and culture of the people living in this distinctive district of Karnataka in South India. They b...

In this collection of over fifty anecdotes, well-known humor writer C.P. Belliappa showcases, with his trademark wit, warmth and wisdom, the funny side of life. These slice-of-life stories, drawn from his personal experiences, cover topics such as the 'wonder years' that is childhood and hilariou...

A veritable treasure house of mouthwatering Coorg delicacies, this book is the first in its kind in India. It is an indispensable and welcome addition to any culinary library, be it a connoisseur's or an amateur's -- a book to utilize and cherish! A top-of-the-line culinary expert, Ranee Vijaya K...

The book has practical hints on where to go and what to see in Coorg district of Karnataka in south India, which has emerged as a top holiday destination, especially for nature lovers. The book also showcases the writings of some of the finest writers in Coorg on the unique culture and histo...

‘The Romance of Indian Coffee’ has been chosen as the World’s Best book on Coffee at the Gourmand World Awards function, held recently at Yantai near Beijing, China. (http://coorgnews.in/featuresnewsmakers/romance-indian-coffee-book-ranked-best-world/)   The book &lsquo...

The PATTOLE PALAME is a record of the culture of the Kodavas, compiled in the late 19th and early part of the 20th century by Nadikerianda Chinnappa (1875-1931), a subinspector of Police and a prosecuting inspector. He had enough opportunities to travel all over Koda...

This comprehensive Kodava dictionary has been brought out after 15 years of hard work and research by a Kodava couple Dr Boverianda C. Uthaiah (78) and B.U. Thangamma (67). The ‘Kodava Arivole’ (dictionary) has been published by the Kodava Samskritika Adhyayana Peetha of the Man...

The book originally written in English by P. T. Bopanna, tries to answer several questions related to the rise and fall of Coorg state. The author evaluated aspects such as what really happened? Why a short-sighted decision was made? What happened between C.M. Poonacha, Pandianda Belliappa a...