<p class="title">Nalkeri villagers have reintroduced Oor Mand celebrations by observing traditional Puthari Kol Mand. Oor Mand celebrations were stopped 45 years ago.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Oor Mand was stopped in 1974 owing to various reasons. This year, the villagers have restarted the rituals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Women, children, youth and senior citizens who took part in the celebration enjoyed it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nalkeri Mand was restarted under the guidance of United Kodava Organisation (UKO).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Puthari Kolata was held as a part of the Mand. The Kolata by Nalkeri youth was the centre of attraction.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ummathat, Kathiyata, Pareyakali and shooting coconuts created a festive atmosphere.</p>.<p class="bodytext">UKO president Kokkalemada Manju Chinnappa said that Mand is a symbol of unity and pride of Kodavas. There is a need to bring back the past glory. </p>
<p class="title">Nalkeri villagers have reintroduced Oor Mand celebrations by observing traditional Puthari Kol Mand. Oor Mand celebrations were stopped 45 years ago.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Oor Mand was stopped in 1974 owing to various reasons. This year, the villagers have restarted the rituals.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Women, children, youth and senior citizens who took part in the celebration enjoyed it.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nalkeri Mand was restarted under the guidance of United Kodava Organisation (UKO).</p>.<p class="bodytext">Puthari Kolata was held as a part of the Mand. The Kolata by Nalkeri youth was the centre of attraction.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Ummathat, Kathiyata, Pareyakali and shooting coconuts created a festive atmosphere.</p>.<p class="bodytext">UKO president Kokkalemada Manju Chinnappa said that Mand is a symbol of unity and pride of Kodavas. There is a need to bring back the past glory. </p>