Jai Tulunad (R.) Odipu Unit Organises Tulu Script Awareness Programme

MANIPAL | October 12, 2026: Jai Tulunad (R.) Odipu Unit conducted the “Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka” programme on October 12, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Vaishnavi Durga Temple, Arbi, Manipal, to promote awareness of the ancient Tulu script and encourage people to learn to read and write in it.

The initiative aims to preserve and promote the Tulu language and its rich cultural heritage by encouraging people to write their names in the Tulu script. Through this hands-on activity, participants are introduced to the script and inspired to explore its cultural significance.

Participants enthusiastically took part in the programme and experienced writing their names in the Tulu script. The session was conducted by Santhosh N. S. Katapady, President; Veerendra Shetty Kodankoor, Vice President; and Pragathi S. Manipal, Sub-Incharge of the Tulu Script Committee. They guided participants through the activity and encouraged them to develop a deeper interest in learning the script.

The programme received an encouraging response from devotees and members of the public, highlighting the role of community-based initiatives in strengthening awareness of and interest in the Tulu script.

Through programmes such as “Bale Tulu Lipit Pudar Bareka,” Jai Tulunad (R.) Odipu Unit continues its efforts to promote the Tulu script and strengthen people's connection with the language, identity and cultural heritage of Tulunad.