Udupi, 15 October 2026: Jai Tulunad (R.), Odipu Unit, conducted the “Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka” programme on 15 October 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Shree Durga AdiShakti Temple, Doddanagudde, Udupi.

The initiative aimed to promote awareness of the ancient Tulu script and encourage people to learn to read and write in Tulu Lipi, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Tulu language and its rich cultural heritage. As part of the campaign, participants were encouraged to write their names in Tulu script, helping them develop an interest in learning the script and strengthening their connection with Tulu culture.

The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from devotees and members of the public throughout the day. Participants received guidance on writing their names in Tulu Lipi and learned about the importance of preserving and passing on the script to future generations.

Among the prominent personalities who participated in the initiative and wrote their names in Tulu script were Shree Shree Ramananda Guruji, Dharmadarshi of Shree Kshetra; Shrimathi Usha Ramanand, Principal of Prajna English Medium School; Shrimathi Kusuma Nagaraj, Supervising Officer of the temple; Deepak Kumar, a Mumbai-based businessman; Shrimathi Chandrakala Sharma; and Ramakrishna, both members of the temple's administrative committee.

The dignitaries appreciated the efforts of Jai Tulunad (R.) in creating awareness about Tulu Lipi and encouraging its wider use among the public.

Representing Jai Tulunad (R.), Santhosh N. S. Katapady, President; Aishwarya Shetty Innanje, Vice Secretary; and Supriya Akhilesh Devadiga Bailoor, Organising Secretary, were present at the programme. They guided participants in writing their names in Tulu script and helped ensure the smooth conduct of the initiative.

The positive response to the programme reflected the growing interest among people of different age groups in learning and preserving Tulu Lipi. Through such community-driven initiatives, Jai Tulunad (R.) Odipu Unit continues to work towards safeguarding the linguistic and cultural heritage of Tulunad and encouraging the wider use of the ancient Tulu script.