Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Codava Council Honors 1785 Genocide Victims in Kodagu
Imagine a long, long time ago, a group of people called the Codavas were attacked.
Many Codavas were killed.
Recently, a group called the Codava National Council (CNC) got together to remember those who died.
They went to a special place to honor the victims.
The CNC wants to build a memorial to remind everyone of what happened.
They also want their language and culture to be recognized, and they want their history to be taught.
The CNC is asking for help from international groups and the government to protect their community and traditions, and they hope to achieve greater independence for the Codava community.
The Codava National Council (CNC) held a ceremony to honor victims of the 1785 massacre.
The massacre was perpetrated by Tipu Sultan's forces in collusion with the French East India Company.
The ceremony took place at the Devaattparamb Codava Genocide Memorial in Kodagu.
The CNC is calling for an international monument and recognition for the Codava community.
The CNC seeks constitutional safeguards for their traditions and cultural identity.
- Who
- Members of the Codava National Council (CNC)
- What
- Gathered to honor victims of the 1785 massacre.
- When
- During the Kail Poud Namme ceremony.
- Where
- Devaattparamb Codava Genocide Memorial in Kodagu.
- Why
- To pay respects to the victims of the 1785 massacre and seek recognition for their community.
- Organization
- Codava National Council (CNC)
- Event
- Kail Poud Namme ceremony
- Location
- Devaattparamb Codava Genocide Memorial, Kodagu
- Date of Massacre
- December 12, 1785
- Perpetrators
- Tipu Sultan's Mysore Sultanate, French East India Company
- Memorial Goal
- Establish International Codava Genocide Monument