Mangaluru: The grand three-day 'Pustaka Habba 2026' (Book Festival) organized under the leadership of Sahitya Kendra Mangaluru at Sanghachetan, Mannagudda, Mangaluru, was held grandly and successfully on August 16, 17, and 18.

As a special attraction of the book festival, a three-day Tulu script workshop titled 'Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka' (Come, Let's Write Names in Tulu Script), organized by 'Jai Tulunad (Reg.)' Kudla Unit, concluded with resounding success. Aimed at creating awareness about the Tulu language and script among the public, especially youth and children, the workshop received an exceptional response from book lovers.

Key Participants in the Workshop:

During the three-day Tulu script workshop, leaders of the Jai Tulunad (Reg.) Mangaluru Unit and Tulu script teachers played an active role in teaching and introducing the Tulu script to the general public.

Dignitaries and Teachers Present at the Workshop:

Chetan Anchan – Vice President, Jai Tulunad (Reg.) Mangaluru Unit

Kiran Tuluve – Tulu Script Teacher

Sharath Raj Alankara – Tulu Script Teacher

Akshith Shetty – Tulu Script Teacher

Savitha Karkera – Tulu Script Teacher

Geetha Lakshmesh – Tulu Script Teacher

Chirashree Deralakatte – Tulu Script Teacher

Vinay Rai Kudla – Member

Rohini Shetty Manel – Tulu Script Teacher

Bhavishya - Tulu Script Teacher

Hundreds of enthusiastic participants wrote their names in the Tulu script and rejoiced. This innovative endeavor, which fostered pride in the mother tongue's script, won appreciation from literature enthusiasts and the general public attending the book festival.