Mysuru: Rathi Vinay Jha, IAS (Retd.), has been selected as the ‘Coorg Person of the Year-2024’ for her proactive role in promoting Kodava culture at a time when the Kodavas (Coorgs) have begun embracing mainstream Brahminical practises, in preference to their age-old traditions of ancestor and nature-worship.
Rathi (Codanda), who has her roots in Kodagu and a former Union Tourism Secretary, has initiated several projects to conserve Kodava culture and the martial traditions of the community, known for its contributions to the nation, in the areas of defence and sports.
