Jai Tulunad (R.) Odipu Unit conducted the “Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka” program on 5 May 2026 at Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple, Kunjooru, Odipu. The program aimed to promote awareness of the Tulu script and encourage people to learn to read and write in Tulu, supporting efforts to preserve the language and its cultural identity. The “Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka” initiative encourages people to learn to write their names in Tulu script, thereby fostering interest in the language and strengthening their connection to Tulu culture. Participants actively engaged in the activity and showed enthusiasm for learning the script.

The session was led by Tulu script teachers Santhosh N. S. Katpady, President; Prashanth Kunjoor, Social Media Incharge; and Ambika Rao Kannarpady, Treasurer, who guided the participants effectively. Other members present included Manvitha Poojary and Yashwitha Poojary, who helped ensure the program ran smoothly.