We are known as Baduguru by all the other indigenous communities who admire us for our progress and cultural tapestry that we share with them. Hence the crux of my theory (or should I call it a guess) is that Badagas, when faced with a tumultuous Muslim invasion (maybe more than once) just moved from the plains to their relatives in the hills. 2) During weddings when the bride and groom are brought to the ‘Madhuvay Mane – wedding house' and the newly weds are taken to the temple and Kannadigas may be small in nos, but have made an impact Their number may be small, but their contribution to the city is immeasurable. This loud ‘chanting /cry’ is made from the bottom of the stomach by a few leading the procession and repeated by the rest following them. ஆடி முடித மேலே ஓடோடி பன்னனே மம்ம,ஆவாணி திங்குவதொகே தாவணி சிங்கரவ,அரட்டு பெரட்டு ஆர பெரட்டாதி திங்குவத. elle, makka elladhamaga mane elle59. Or is it possible that Kannada resembles Badaga to a large extent? my grand parents Rao Bahadur HJ Bellie Gowder and Nanji Ammal, Proud to be an Indian : Proud to be a Badaga “ Uppillada uta holla; kavalillada kote holla”, Food without salt is bad; and a fortress without a guard is bad Glimpses of Kannada History and Greatness. The Badagas, too, cannot remain unscathed. 3. ( Log Out /  Learning rare info…about our community well …after the death of my ayya[grandfather], this site made me feel his absence who said many things when he was alive. Many useful programmers are advocated to arrest the language loss. Natta maneye Uri hogi, Siri barili. Aaru (Six) 7. Fortunately wherever you go there is ample opportunity to use your mother tongue, Badaga language. Gorey Endhu Hegule Awai Ondhu Ariandhu Nudivile. TO CHANGE MYSELF FOR THE BETTER. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Thindhu santhosha aappadhuna, Give me the heart to offer, proper and equal reciprocation32. Chiikkavanaalayu Sivana buddi (Even though he is veryyoung, has lot of wisdom like Lord Siva)36. The book is in Tamil and titled ‘படுக சமுதாயம் [Badaga Samudhayam] – Badaga Community. I am firmly of the view that it is possible that Badagas have lived in the Nilgiris for thousand of years like the Thodas [Thodhamaru ] or Kothas [Kotharu] and migration theory is an attempt by historians and anthropologists to explain away a ‘historical puzzle’. Kuradaga hagalu ena er uena (How does it matter whether it is day or night for a blind So thanks for creating a wonderful site, I am from Bearhatty Village ,just now I saw the website which you have created, it was amazing to see the Badaga’s ancient life. Huttu Nattu Enna Hollandhu Hegoneyu, KIRU DIVIGEYA siri devi aagi banne ,THAI mae thalaiga thatti kai yoda aatta paatta.HEMMATTI ebbaneyu aemaathithindhu hoga beda , ஓப்பி ஹெகிலெயு திரசிய முந்தரிகப்பு ஹுட்டிலே நா ஹத்துன நோட்ட த,கெப்பு ந ஹுட்டிலே ஒந்துன நோட்ட த. “Ondu tatte budda guiga handi endaleyu buva”, Even a pig , having once fallen once into that pit, won’t fall into the same pit again பாரிவி, நோடிவி, ஓதிவி & ஓரிடிவி. கூனு புத்து நா கூலி கீவனேயு, I am Tamil, in love with a Badaga. I have given the ‘live’ recordings of this unique chanting (recorded during a wedding [the band playing in the background] at Thambatty, A website of Wing Commander Bellie Jayaprakash. ஹோரிய தூக்கி நா ஹொட்டே கைபெனெயு, And as a result he doesn't live in the present or the future. Hadanaaru (Sixteen) 17. Give me the conviction to do. For survival of a language land holding is considered as necessary ingredients. Ariyakku82.Usara Kotta Kothi , Nosala Nakkira83. Give me the heart to offer, public exam in 1954. The retroflex sounds of the Badaga language are unique, he said. ‘priya’ is more for liking than I suppose for loving. Ariyakku82.Usara Kotta Kothi , Nosala Nakkira83. Hadanaidu (Fifteen) 16. Bikini Top High Neck. The name "Badaga" (northerner) was given to this group because they migrated from the plains of Mysore District, just to the north of the Nilgiri Hills, in the decades following the Muslim invasion that destroyed the great Hindu empire of Vijayanagar in a.d. 1565. Hindi is the official and not the national language of the union. Do you feel very strongly about any issue concerning  Badaga Community? The misconceptions about the origin of the Badugu Jathi is really hurting me. In fact I want to visit my school and Hubbathalai . But new Kannada lost its original slang but not BADAGA? Badaga and Vaduka community are same or different communites? Ghanda ebbane buddi elle, This is a song composed JLT for fun, which we thought turned out to be good. But now I got to know the gist of our community…..you’ll are doing an extraodinary job!! Kannadigas are said to keep their lands beautiful always and no wonder why Ooty is so beautiful. My mother who gave birth, cared for and brought me up, Of course, the pity is that most of the present Badagas still do not sense the eroding phase of their mother tongue. Kaiga bandadu bega elle (What came to the hand did not reach the mouth)30. May I hope that the Badagas will live up to your hopes, and thank you once again on behalf of the Badaga community – JP, This is my 1st visit to this site and you guys have proved badagas are really great ‘n rocking…and made each ‘n every badga feel proud..keep going.. its a fantastic job…good luck. Kanni87.Akka Ellade Natto, Avare Ellade Uttavo. That is a lot of hits for a website [weblog] on BADAGA that is focused on a small community of the Blue Mountains - the Nilgiris, in the southern part of India. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFsMn5n0wXo&playnext_from=TL&videos=Edo0K1vp51Q. Half full or half empty?? Oppi hegileyu dhirachiya mundariKappu huttile naa hathuna notta dha,Keppu na huttile ondhuna notta tha. you touch the fire, it will burn you)42. Anai koodi halla, theni koodi batha74. ( Log Out /  Now only i came to know all months in badaga language…..Marvellous….. can u confirm if the dialects published in your website does exist, because being a badaga I felt that we do not have any dialect and our language is from Kanada please reply. It is evident from her research that the Badaga community was created in the Nilgiris with small local groups in ancient times. Update Apr 2016 : This list, by no stretch of… !keep it up…expecting more! More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary Even when I sat on the rock and tendered the cows, The simple fact that this site's motto of 'Proud to be a Badaga ; Proud to be an Indian' has become an accepted norm... You all, my dear friends, have made me bow my head in gratitude. Kettandhu Hegule Awai Enna Mattandhu Thallule. கூனு புத்து நா கூலி கீவனேயு, 1. Most of the people have a sentimental attachment for the place where they brought up and their mother tongue. if you would like to do a webdesign or upload the theme or send the theme to your site….. pls do email me…. Kothi kaala baase Nalavathu (Forty) 50. - Nee ondu Badagana? Madi buddu maaruga sedhara, hennu buddu nattaga Even when I sat down with my looks dulled and dirty, They mostly speak kannada or telugu and are advaitin brahmins. This website is கெட்டு முரிது நா கேரியோ குளிபனெயு, Bannay - [I] will come, Ghandu kulidu ketta, Hennu thirigi [hisithu] ketta (The boy wasted his life by idling/lazying around THE POWER TO CHANGE MYSELF, No doubt that the people who converse in align language with their fellow tribes’ men will switch over to mother tongue at once when they understand the importance of the mother tongue. Nooru (Hundred) 1000.Saavira (Thousand) 1,00,000. Adhista mooru p(b)aala, harakke aaru paala45. I am pursuing my Engineering degree in Computer Science in Vidyaa Vikas, Hey amazing work guys! Vishnuvardana of Hoysala Kingdom of Karnataka was the first king to invade Nilgiris, sent his army and tried to threaten the Badagas and ordered to obey him. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. My mother who gave birth, cared for and brought me up, denge(Like the cat licking its leg)22. His answer is : "MAN - Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Bilingualism among tribal communities is higher than among the general population. I am in Doha, Qutar (UAE). Araya Kulidu Naa Danava Mesoneyu, Badaga, the language of the larger population among the tribes of the Nilgiris served as a lingua franca since unknown period. Ollitha ethi hollava by not asking the loan to be returned, nor looking after the planted[with seeds] fields)27. Arasana makkaga hurikallu muthu72. Now that I am trying to understand the origins of Badagas, my theory will be as below. Bikini Top Cross Over The Badugas are the peoples living in the Nilgiri district in Tamil Nadu, India. hope its right.. been years since i heard it..iga enandare idudhadaiya ille idupiliye. My mother never said that I was down ; never rejected me as poor! Hathombathu (Nineteen) 20. Said to be an ancient form of Canarese. Give me the courage to dare, Originala nanga Mysoreavakka alla. It is very debatable. These are the two important newly created language domains. kaeda thora beda63. ], My village is Bearhatti - Enna Hatti bandu Bearhatti. 4. See the pages on Badaga Origin. What we know about Badaga, both language and people, is less than what we DO NOT know. 745,360 visitors so far! Sandhe jaamana meiyu, saaku hoththu bandha nattan uhoga(The evening rain and the guest who had come with a hessian = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = “Kall aduvane ne ille ; ne ibbane kallille”, When the stone is there , there is no dog; when there is a dog there is no stone 1)It is not correct to say that ‘, 2) There is no denying the fact that Badaga resembles halaya Kannada to a large extent. GIVE ME THE POWER TO CHANGE, source of life])39. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Thank you. buddi bappane ghanda elle(Wisdom did not come when husband was alive, when wisdom came husband was not there)16. Instead of walking past those who suffer. KaaNay - Missing. Give me the conviction to do. All the 12 Badaga months starting with Koodalu [given in Capital Letters] are beautifully integrated within the song. Even when I sat on the rock and tendered the cows, If you have to tell your lover, it could be, in my opinion, ‘Na ninna Virumbinay – I like you ‘, ‘Nee enaga hidithra – you are liked my me’. PROUD TO BE A BADAGA ! beda57. Badavaga Badukku Bandale, Any how. Kai yoge kannaadiya beethindu neerunamoga nodidha enge(looking for the reflection of the face on thewater when there is a mirror in the hand) 28. - Nee ondu Badagana? If you have cash you have a kiln ( or prostitute); I am humbled at your kind words. அரய குளிது நா தனவ மெசுவொனெயு, Did not blame me and did not reject me- her son, as bad. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thurston, Edgar, and Kadamki Rangachari (1909). They are the speakers of the Dravidian family of languages and most of the languages are mutually unintelligible. Hethu Thathi Saakidha Awai Enna, Hallana neeru hattaleyu The Badagas are the largest aboriginal Tribes of the Nilgiri district. Even when the near and dear ones despised and deserted, By making Badaga a lettered language we can create rooms for more usages. In our nation there are twenty two scheduled languages and Badaga is a non scheduled language. The Badagas speak a language called Badugu . “Hetta hotte ondaleyu huttu bere buddi bere”, The stomach that has given birth [to various people] is one; The Badagas are the largest community in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu State (… Feel free to express yourself without any inhibition and send them to, Seemae [See’may] & Morae [Mo’ray] (relationship), Follow Badagas of the Blue Mountains on WordPress.com, Please visit Badags of the Blue Mountains, Go here - For Wg Cdr JP's choice of Badaga Songs, A website of JP that has more than 740,000 hits. Anai koodi halla, theni koodi batha74. Kannadigas are said to keep their lands beautiful always and no wonder why Ooty is so beautiful. kara aradhaneya62. its really amazing to see such sort of a special website for de badagas…………………………………….. Thodas [Badagas call them ‘Thodhama] call Badagas as ‘Maav’. Thanks to the modern technology which are giving vast opportunity to use mother tongue. He says that he started  this site as a hobby but now  it has become an obsession.This website crossed the milestone of 100,000 visitors on 8-3-2010, 150,000 visitors on 20-4-2011, 200,000 visitors on 6-4-2012 , 250,000 on 22-1-2013, 300,000 hits on 6-1-2014,  350,000 on 6-1-15 and 400,000 on 13 -11-2015550000 hits on 1 Jan 2018.600000 hits on Sep 2018 Feel humbled but proud, IP address. [they are of] different sense and different complexion Wg Cdr Bellie Jayaprakash, is the 'All-in-One' of this site. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~, Designed, developed and maintained by Wing Commander Bellie Jayaprakash, Go here to know more about Badaga Funeral Rites, You can listen to this prayer [rendered by Wg Cdr JP] by clicking the play button below, visit https://badaga-jewellery.blogspot.com/. Thinguva Beesiluna Kode Hidithana81.Bendhamana Hunna, Nondhama It remained as a dialect because of the isolation in the hills. Have the urge to pour your heart out ? Aadindu holae maathu, agadundu holae mannu [Agadhale mannu, Nudidhale Maduvay aagi buttava? I saw in news many bad people building concrete buildings in nilgiris and destroying it and its beauty. thindama karia Hedana(One who eats fire, excretes charcoal)46. In beginning of the 19th century Badaga population was around two thousand. What is your name ? Though it is an undisputable fact that Badaga and kannada are closely linked, my gut feeling is BADAGA IS A SEPARATE DRAVIDIAN LANGUAGE. whatever is left in the coffer, Give the strength to protect, Kothi aatta, eliga prana sangada (The antics of a cat are matters of death to a rat)21. கொட்டகே ஹுக்கி நா கோரய பாக்கோனெயு, Horasu - Outside, Nangaga bandhale allu Badagu, the language of the Badagas, was for long considered a dialect of Kannada. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. During the funeral, the ladies of the parental village [hatti] of the deceased woman, dance going around the cot [kattalu] to the music provided by the 'host' hatti musicians. ஹுட்டு நட்டு என்ன ஹொல்லந்து ஹெகொனெயு, Nice website for our Badagas, give more information. The old Tamil work Silappadikaram states that the Chera king Senguttuvan, who ruled during the 2nd century CE, on his way to the Himalayas in the north, stayed in the Nilgiris and witnessed the dance of the Kannadigas (Karunadagar). I couldn’t find the book “Paamé’ – by Bala..Plz somone help me where I can find..I’ll be thankful, Everyone from Baduga community should praise Wg Cdr Bellie Jayprakash Gowder for maintaining such a website. - Girl/ Boy, which is your village? Ombathu ( Nine) 10. 2. Eipathu (Twenty) 30. is rubbish, eat it after making it tasty)40. Vol. The Brave Badaga King, Kalaraja refused his order and fought with him. Cheers! Enna Awai [ Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badaganadu ], JP adds: That is a very interesting info sent by SR (Suresh Rao). Ninna Hesaru A’ena?