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Virajpet: The Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy, in collaboration with the Cauvery Association, will celebrate the ‘Thok Namme’ (Gun Carnival) on November 24 at the Government School Ground in Mayamudi. The event is expected to bring the Kodava community together to highlight the significance of guns in their cultural traditions.
A recent meeting to discuss preparations for the event was held by Kalapanda Tipu Biddappa, President of the Cauvery Association, in Mayamudi. The meeting saw the participation of Ajjinikanda Mahesh Nachaiah, President of the Karnataka Kodava Sahithya Academy, who shared the importance of the event for the community.
“Guns hold a special place in the Kodava community, often used in cultural activities and celebrations. By organising this Thok Namme, the Academy aims to foster unity among the Kodava people while raising awareness about the cultural significance of guns in the community,” said Nachaiah during the meeting.
Monnappa, Director of the Thok Namme Committee and President of the Mayamudi Gram Panchayat, also addressed the gathering. He explained that this is the first time the Thok Namme event is being organised at the state level in Mayamudi, in association with the Karnataka Kodava Sahitya Academy. “The event will be conducted in two phases, allowing for a broader participation,” he added.
The festival will feature competitions in two categories: Point-2 and Single Bore. In both categories, the first prize will be ₹30,000, the second prize ₹20,000, and the third prize ₹10,000, along with additional rewards. People from the Kodava community, irrespective of gender, are invited to participate in the event.
Organisers expect around 500-600 participants, with approximately 1,000 attendees at the event, making it a large gathering for the Kodava community.
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