What Is The Story About The Kodavu People’s Descent?

The people of Coorg are believed to be of Greek or Arabic descent. It is said that a part of Alexander’s army moved towards the south and had to settle there when their return became impractical. They married among the locals and their culture is manifested in marriage and religious rites and martial traditions.

The long, black coats with embroidered waist belts worn by Kodavus, known as Kuppia resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs, and the Kurds and also throw light on the Arabic origins of the Kodavu people.