Coorg
INTRODUCTION—
‘Coorg is a coffee producing area
in Karnataka State of India. It is situated midway between Mysore and the
coastal town of Mangalore. This land is famous for its rainforests and spices.
The writer seems to be fascinated by the beauty of the place and says that it
must have come from the Kingdom of God. It is the smallest district of
Karnataka.
SUMMARY—
Coorg is a heavenly place which
lies midway between Mysore and Mangalore. It is the smallest district in
Karnataka and has evergreen forests, spices and coffee plantations. The best
season is between September and March when the weather is perfect for a visit
to Coorg. The people are of Greek or Arabic descent. It is rumoured that a part
of Alexander’s army drifted here and found it impossible to return. They
married among the locals so their traditions and rites may be different from
other Indians. Some people say that Coorgis are of Arabic descent as many
people wear a long black coat with embroidered waist belt which is similar to
the kuffia worn by the Arabs. The people of Coorg are known for their
hospitality and recount many tales of bravery. General Cariappa, the first Army
Chief was a Coorgi. The Kodavus are the only people in India to carry firearms
without a license. A variety of wildlife like the Mahaseer– a large fresh water
fish, kingfishers, squirrels, langurs and elephants can be seen here. Coorg is
also well-known for high energy adventures like river rafting, canoeing,
rappelling, rock-climbing etc. The Brahmagiri hills give the climber an
awe-inspiring view of Coorg. A walk across the rope bridge leads to the
sixty-four acre island of Nisargadhama. Bylakuppe in Coorg is India’s largest
settlement of Buddhist monks. These Buddhist monks can be seen here dressed in
red, ochre and yellow robes.
Q.1 Why is Coorg called the land of rolling hills?
Ans. Coorg is called the land of
rolling hills because the city is situated on the gentle sloping hills. The
entire area is covered with these hills. Brahmagiri hills has a panoramic view.
Q2. What is the story about the
Kodavu people’s Greek descent?
Ans. According to one story, the Kodavu people
are of Greek descent because a part of Alexander’s army moved south and finally
settled there when returning became impractical. These people married amongst
the locals.
Q3. Why are the people of Coorg known as descendants of the Arabs?
Ans. The people of Coorg are also
known as the descendants of the Arab people because of the long black coat worn
by them with an embroidered waist band. This is called kuppia in Coorg which
resembles the kuffia worn by the Arabs and Kurds.
Q4. Why has Coorg been referred to as ‘a piece of heaven drifted from
the kingdom of God’?
Ans. Coorg is often referred to
as a small piece of heaven because of its natural beauty—of its evergreen
forest, rolling hills, coffee plantations and spice trees. The freshness of the
natural surroundings is further enhanced by the aroma of coffee.
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