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2007-02-26 18:03:48 · 2 answers · asked by poornima k 1 in Travel India Chennai

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Peechekathi (table knife) is the traditional weapon of Coorg.

2007-02-26 20:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Zain 7 · 0 1

peechakathi and odi kathi
Ayda Katti: a broad-bladed chopper-like weapon; the large sword-knife of the Coorgs

Ayda is a derivative of Ayutha which means weapon in Sanskrit and most other indian languages

Sports and martial arts like sword wielding are extolled, and hence there are some traditional swords and machetes that are used during ceremonies as well as part of the ceremonial costume. The most important is the peeche kathi, which is an ornamented dagger that can be worn on the waist band.

During wedding ceremonies, peeche kathi is used to break coconut and scoop out the inside shavings and offered to others. An odikathi which is a sword with a broad head is used to cut trunks of banana trees in a ceremonious fashion during weddings. These rituals are performed by a member of the groom’s party during the initial offerings by the bride’s party.

2007-02-28 01:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by the truth 4 · 0 0

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