Ponjanda S. Appaiah
Ponjanda S. Appaiah is an Indian scholar and educationist.
Early life
Ponjanda Appaiah comes from Kodagu and is known for his work in Bangalore.
Career
Appaiah was a professor who taught sociology. He has also been the chairman of Sree Cauvery School in the city of Bangalore.
Important Works
His works include a Kodava-English dictionary, a book on the history of Kodagu prior to 1600 AD and a book on the customs of the Kodavas. In addition to his academic works, he has written a traditional poem in honour of Field Marshal Cariappa. He specialises in matters pertaining to the Kodavas, the natives of Kodagu, their language, culture and history, and has written a number of books on related topics. He is also an expert on Kodava folklore.
Early life
Ponjanda Appaiah comes from Kodagu and is known for his work in Bangalore.
Career
Appaiah was a professor who taught sociology. He has also been the chairman of Sree Cauvery School in the city of Bangalore.
Important Works
His works include a Kodava-English dictionary, a book on the history of Kodagu prior to 1600 AD and a book on the customs of the Kodavas. In addition to his academic works, he has written a traditional poem in honour of Field Marshal Cariappa. He specialises in matters pertaining to the Kodavas, the natives of Kodagu, their language, culture and history, and has written a number of books on related topics. He is also an expert on Kodava folklore.
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