Coorg is situated in Karnataka midway between Mysore and thecoastal town of Mangalore. It tooks like a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills. It is a home of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirtyRead more
Coorg is situated in Karnataka midway between Mysore and thecoastal town of Mangalore. It tooks like a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills. It is a home of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirty percent of Coorg district. The river Kaveri flows though Coorg. Big elephants are also found here. Birds, bees and butterflies are there to give the visitors company. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings (the visitors) into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. It is said that the people searching for the heart and soul of India visit Coorg.
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. According to a story, a part of Alexander's army did not return and was settled here. They married among the locals. This culture can be seen in the material traditions, marriage and religious cuRead more
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. According to a story, a part of Alexander’s army did not return and was settled here. They married among the locals. This culture can be seen in the material traditions, marriage and religious customs. According to another theory Coorg people originated from the Arabs. It is evident from the long, black coat work by the people. It is like the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.Coorgi homes haves tradition of hospitality. They are brave people. Their tales of bravery are famous. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even today, the Kodavus are the only people in India who are allowed to carry firearms without a licence.
The village baker was especially important for all occasions. The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as Bol. Marriage gifts were meaningless without these sweetbreads. Sandwiches, cakes and bolinhas were a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. These were made with the bread.Read more
The village baker was especially important for all occasions. The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as Bol. Marriage gifts were meaningless without these sweetbreads. Sandwiches, cakes and bolinhas were a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. These were made with the bread. Thus the presence of a baker’s furnace was very essential in each village. The baker or the bread-seller wore a special, peculiar dress. It was known as the ‘kabai’. It was a single piece long frock. It reached down to his knees. During narrator’s childhood bakers wore trousers which were shorter than full-length and longer than half pants. Even today if someone wears a half pant, he is said to be dressed like a pader.
The author remembers his old days in Goa when the village baker occupied an important place in life. Bread eating was very common in those days. Apart from eating bread daily, bread held an important place at the time of Christmas, marriages and other functions. Although, with the passage of time, pRead more
The author remembers his old days in Goa when the village baker occupied an important place in life. Bread eating was very common in those days. Apart from eating bread daily, bread held an important place at the time of Christmas, marriages and other functions. Although, with the passage of time, people do not eat so much bread today, yet the village bakers are still there. The Portuguese were famous for earns the loaves of bread. They left Goa long ago. But the traditional work of the bakers can still be seen in Goa. The furnaces in which the bread was baked still exist there. The sound of the traditional bakers’ bamboo can still be heard. These bakers are known as Pader in Goa even today.
The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Araba draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Araba draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers.
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers.
The loaves of bread had become an important and integral part of the lives of the people in Goa. Marriages were meaningless without the sweet bread or the bol. No party or feast was possible without bread. The lady of the house would prepare sandwiches on the engagement ceremony of her daughter. CakRead more
The loaves of bread had become an important and integral part of the lives of the people in Goa. Marriages were meaningless without the sweet bread or the bol. No party or feast was possible without bread. The lady of the house would prepare sandwiches on the engagement ceremony of her daughter. Cakes and sweet breads were a must for Christmas and other festivals. The presence of the baker’s furnace was absolutely essential in the village.
Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. He, his family and his servants always looked happy and prosperious. Their plump physique was an open testimony to this.
Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. He, his family and his servants always looked happy and prosperious. Their plump physique was an open testimony to this.
a) Mamimum awards and medals have been bagged by them. b) Valour and courage. c) General Cariappa was the first Coorgi to become the chief of the Indian army. d) (1) Coorg regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army
a) Mamimum awards and medals have been bagged by them.
b) Valour and courage.
c) General Cariappa was the first Coorgi to become the chief of the
Indian army.
d) (1) Coorg regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army
(a) In mansoons, it pours enough to keep the visitors away. (b) September to March (c) (3) both a and b (d) Evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
(a) In mansoons, it pours enough to keep the visitors away.
(b) September to March
(c) (3) both a and b
(d) Evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
What does the writer say about the natural beauty of Coorg?
Coorg is situated in Karnataka midway between Mysore and thecoastal town of Mangalore. It tooks like a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills. It is a home of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirtyRead more
Coorg is situated in Karnataka midway between Mysore and thecoastal town of Mangalore. It tooks like a piece of heaven that must have drifted from the kingdom of God. This is a land of rolling hills. It is a home of evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations. Evergreen forests cover thirty percent of Coorg district. The river Kaveri flows though Coorg. Big elephants are also found here. Birds, bees and butterflies are there to give the visitors company. The climb to the Brahmagiri hills brings (the visitors) into a panoramic view of the entire misty landscape of Coorg. It is said that the people searching for the heart and soul of India visit Coorg.
See lessWhat does the author say about the people of Coorg?
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. According to a story, a part of Alexander's army did not return and was settled here. They married among the locals. This culture can be seen in the material traditions, marriage and religious cuRead more
The writer says that the people of Coorg are independent and brave. They are of Greek or Arabic descent. According to a story, a part of Alexander’s army did not return and was settled here. They married among the locals. This culture can be seen in the material traditions, marriage and religious customs. According to another theory Coorg people originated from the Arabs. It is evident from the long, black coat work by the people. It is like the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.Coorgi homes haves tradition of hospitality. They are brave people. Their tales of bravery are famous. The Coorg Regiment is one of the most decorated in the Indian Army. The first Chief of the Indian Army, General Cariappa, was a Coorgi. Even today, the Kodavus are the only people in India who are allowed to carry firearms without a licence.
See lessWhat was the importance of the baker in the village? What kind of dress did be wear?
The village baker was especially important for all occasions. The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as Bol. Marriage gifts were meaningless without these sweetbreads. Sandwiches, cakes and bolinhas were a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. These were made with the bread.Read more
The village baker was especially important for all occasions. The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as Bol. Marriage gifts were meaningless without these sweetbreads. Sandwiches, cakes and bolinhas were a must for Christmas as well as other festivals. These were made with the bread. Thus the presence of a baker’s furnace was very essential in each village. The baker or the bread-seller wore a special, peculiar dress. It was known as the ‘kabai’. It was a single piece long frock. It reached down to his knees. During narrator’s childhood bakers wore trousers which were shorter than full-length and longer than half pants. Even today if someone wears a half pant, he is said to be dressed like a pader.
See lessHow is the effect of the traditional bread bakers can still be seen in Goa of today?
The author remembers his old days in Goa when the village baker occupied an important place in life. Bread eating was very common in those days. Apart from eating bread daily, bread held an important place at the time of Christmas, marriages and other functions. Although, with the passage of time, pRead more
The author remembers his old days in Goa when the village baker occupied an important place in life. Bread eating was very common in those days. Apart from eating bread daily, bread held an important place at the time of Christmas, marriages and other functions. Although, with the passage of time, people do not eat so much bread today, yet the village bakers are still there. The Portuguese were famous for earns the loaves of bread. They left Goa long ago. But the traditional work of the bakers can still be seen in Goa. The furnaces in which the bread was baked still exist there. The sound of the traditional bakers’ bamboo can still be heard. These bakers are known as Pader in Goa even today.
See lessWhy are the people of Coorg known as descendants of the Arabs?
The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Araba draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
The theory of the people of Coorg as descendants of the Araba draws support from the long, black coat with an embroidered waist-belt worn by the Kodavus known as kuppia. It resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and the Kurds.
See lessCoorgis are hospitable by nature. Explain.
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers.
Coorgis are a proud race of martial men and beautiful women. They are very hospitable and entertain their guests by relating stories of bravery of their sons and fathers.
See lessWhat importance did the baker’s furnace have in the village in Goa?
The loaves of bread had become an important and integral part of the lives of the people in Goa. Marriages were meaningless without the sweet bread or the bol. No party or feast was possible without bread. The lady of the house would prepare sandwiches on the engagement ceremony of her daughter. CakRead more
The loaves of bread had become an important and integral part of the lives of the people in Goa. Marriages were meaningless without the sweet bread or the bol. No party or feast was possible without bread. The lady of the house would prepare sandwiches on the engagement ceremony of her daughter. Cakes and sweet breads were a must for Christmas and other festivals. The presence of the baker’s furnace was absolutely essential in the village.
See lessExplain with examples that baking used to be a profitable profession.
Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. He, his family and his servants always looked happy and prosperious. Their plump physique was an open testimony to this.
Baking was indeed a profitable profession in the old days. The baker and his family never starved. He, his family and his servants always looked happy and prosperious. Their plump physique was an open testimony to this.
See lessClass 10 English chepter 7 RTC 5
a) Mamimum awards and medals have been bagged by them. b) Valour and courage. c) General Cariappa was the first Coorgi to become the chief of the Indian army. d) (1) Coorg regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army
a) Mamimum awards and medals have been bagged by them.
See lessb) Valour and courage.
c) General Cariappa was the first Coorgi to become the chief of the
Indian army.
d) (1) Coorg regiment is the most decorated in the Indian army
Class 10 English chepter 7 RTC 4
(a) In mansoons, it pours enough to keep the visitors away. (b) September to March (c) (3) both a and b (d) Evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.
(a) In mansoons, it pours enough to keep the visitors away.
See less(b) September to March
(c) (3) both a and b
(d) Evergreen rainforests, spices and coffee plantations.