Mysuru/Madikeri: The harvest festival of Kodavas ‘Huthari’ was celebrated on a grand scale at the premises of Cauvery Educational Institutions in Kuvempunagar here last evening and the function was organised by Mysuru Kodava Samaja. The festival rituals were performed under the guidance of Anjanda Kaverappa, a senior member of Kodava Samaja. Prayers were offered to Lord Igguthappa followed by ‘Kadiru’ and ‘Nere Kattu.’ A prasada of ‘Thambittu and Kadiru’ was given to all guests. Later, folk dances like Bolthat, Ummathat, Kolat, Thalipat, Kathiyat and Pariyakali were performed. Cash prizes were presented to winners of various sports activities. Sheaves of paddy (Kadiru) were brought in baskets and offered to Igguthappa chanting peans in praise of the Lord. Kodava Samaja President B. Nanaiah, Vice-President K. Belliappa, Secretary M. Ponnappa, Treasurer M. Jeevan, Joint Secretary I. Jyoti and others were present on the occasion. Members of Mysuru Kodagu Gowda Samaja too celebrated ‘Huthari’ yesterday.
At Madikeri
