# Codava National Council to hold 31st Kakkada Padnett on August 2 2026-08-13T07:42:06+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Codava National Council (CNC) will hold the 31st Annual Public Kakkada Padnett on August 2 at Capitol Village in Madikeri, starting at 10:30 a.m. The Hans India reports that senior journalist Deepak Thimmaiah, former media advisor to Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, will be the guest of honour. The CNC says the event honours a key agrarian and folkloric tradition of the Codava people, symbolising their spiritual bond with nature, River Cauvery, sacred groves (Devakads), and warrior heritage. Organisers urge attendees to come in traditional Codava attire. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: agrarian tradition, Codava National Council, cultural observance, Kakkada Padnett, Karnataka, Madikeri Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/codava-national-council-to-hold-31st-kakkada-padnett-on-august-2/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/codava-national-council-to-hold-31st-kakkada-padnett-on-august-2/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.