The name Hogenakal is derived from Kannada. When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if smoke is emanating from the rocks because of the force of the water. Hoge in Kannada means smoke and Kal means rock thus giving the name Hogenakal aptly to the place.[1]
RE:Meaning
by Bhaumik on Apr 08, 2008 04:13 PM Permalink
"Hogenakal" is derived from Tamil. Most of the Tamil words staring with consonent 'P' starts with 'H' in the Kannada derivatives. This much is part of Tamil/ Kannada etymology.
HOGE's origin POGE/POHAI/Pugai in various forms of spoken/written tamil. Similarly "KAL" means rock in Tamil.
Anyway the origin of the word hardly matters here. What is needed is an equitable solution to the problem between the neighbors..
RE:Meaning
by Damien Walker on Apr 08, 2008 05:08 PM Permalink
BTW Hoge-Na-Kal in Bengali means that you wouldn't be going to the loo tomorrow! I think that is the biggest problem whe we talk about water scarcity!
RE:Meaning
by Voldemort on Apr 08, 2008 04:07 PM Permalink
Going by your logic, the word "India" was coined by Britishers. Does that mean they get automatic rights over this country?
