The Kodava community of Muscat joined hands for a get together on the occasion of ‘Kailpoldh’ yesterday. ‘Kailpoldh’ or ‘Kail Muhurtha’ is a festival celebrated by Kodavas in the first week of September every year. The event marks the end of transplanting in the paddy fields. Worship, use of arms and rededication to the cause of the land are the important aspects of the festival.
The function that began at 11 am went on till 6 pm. Like always, there was enough fun and frolic for the young and old alike. Following are some snapshots of the event.
The function began with an invocation by ladies.
Women performing “Ummathat”, a dance mixture of folklore with a
dainty touch of medieval and modernity.
A cross-section of the audience.
An action packed scene from ‘Tenge Porr’.
‘Kodava Aat’ in full flow.
My daughter had a blast dancing to KANK tunes.
Word unscrambling game in progress.
Sumptuous lunch comprised of sannas, pandi curry, chicken tikka masala, fish curry, etc, etc.
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