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.
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