Jai Tulunad (R.) Bantwala Celebrates World Tulu Script Day; Pays Tribute to Dr. Pundoor Venkataraja Puninchithaya

BANTWALA, October 11, 2026: Jai Tulunad (R.) Bantwala Unit celebrated World Tulu Script Day on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, paying tribute to the renowned Tulu scholar Dr. Pundoor Venkataraja Puninchithaya on his birth anniversary.

The programme was organised to honour the contributions of the late Dr. Puninchithaya, who played a significant role in bringing recognition to the existence of a distinct script for the Tulu language.

As part of the celebration, floral tributes were offered to his portrait, followed by a memorial tribute in recognition of his invaluable contributions to Tulu language and script.

The programme was attended by Kishore Poojary Mudli, President of Jai Tulunad (R.) Bantwala Unit; Poornima Bantwala, President of the Lelega Cultural Wing; Pratheek Tuluve, Joint Organising Secretary of the Bantwala Unit; Thrishali Kulal Navoor and Vinyas Bantwala, Joint Organising Secretaries of the Bantwala Unit; and executive committee members Manjunath Madhwa, Dheeraj Bantwala, Bhoomika Anchan Bantwala, Vikas Krishnapura and Sukith Narahari.

The event reflected Jai Tulunad (R.) Bantwala Unit’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Tulu language, its ancient script and the legacy of scholars who have dedicated their lives to the development of Tulu language and culture.