Tulunadu

Not mocking Daivaradhane tradition, only telling world about Koragajja: Director Attavar

A section of people in Karnataka, particularly from Tulunadu, where people worship nearly 4,000 Daivas, have been calling for a ban on the film, stating that it mocks their beliefs.

27 September 2024, 09:15 IST

Not mocking Daivaradhane tradition, only telling world about Koragajja: Director Attavar

27 September 2024, 09:15 IST

Celebrating nature in the sacred groves of Tulunadu

Sacred groves (also known as ‘devarakadu', 'bhoothabana', 'kanu' or 'pavitra vana') are forests devoted to certain deities (daiva). Those devoted to the serpent deity are known as serpent groves or 'nagabana'. They support the biodiversity of plants, mammals, birds, worms, reptiles and sources of water.

07 August 2024, 23:13 IST

Celebrating nature in the sacred groves of Tulunadu

07 August 2024, 23:13 IST

Karnataka family seeks 'spirit' groom for child who died 3 decades ago

The advertisement published a week ago read: 'Seeking a boy for a girl from Kulal caste and Bangera ('gotra'). The child died about 30 years ago. In case there is a boy of the same caste and different 'Bari', who died 30 years ago, the family is willing to perform 'Pretha Maduve''.

13 May 2024, 06:12 IST

Karnataka family seeks 'spirit' groom for child who died 3 decades ago

13 May 2024, 06:12 IST

Tulu writer, folklorist Palthadi Ramakrishna Achar passes away

Achar had served as Karnataka Tulu Sahithya Academy President and Registrar and is known for small stories, play, and critic works. He played a vital role in creating awareness on the folklore of the region through his research articles.

08 May 2024, 03:17 IST

Tulu writer, folklorist Palthadi Ramakrishna Achar passes away

08 May 2024, 03:17 IST

A chronicle of Tulunadu’s heritage

Over a decade and a half, Bhat visited 2,000 monuments, scrutinised 1,500 inscriptions and examined 1,500 icons of various dimensions.

28 March 2024, 00:30 IST

A chronicle of Tulunadu’s heritage

28 March 2024, 00:30 IST

An invitation impossible to accept in Tulunadu

Agrarian communities of Tulunadu celebrate Deepavali honouring the forces of nature. Rituals start with inviting King Balendra, writes Ashwini Jain

23 November 2023, 00:47 IST

An invitation impossible to accept in Tulunadu

23 November 2023, 00:47 IST

Feasting on hope

Celebrations of Aatidonji Dina in Mangaluru cut across ages and religions, write Harsha and Eshika

27 July 2023, 01:30 IST

Feasting on hope

27 July 2023, 01:30 IST

Expanding Kannada's worldview

Preserving Spoken Languages

27 November 2021, 05:15 IST

Expanding Kannada's worldview

27 November 2021, 05:15 IST

Kambala to be held from Jan 30 amid Covid restrictions

The event should be held keeping the Covid-19 guidelines in mind, said Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel

28 January 2021, 06:08 IST

Kambala to be held from Jan 30 amid Covid restrictions

28 January 2021, 06:08 IST

‘Abbakka, Chennabairadevi did not get due recognition’

Able rulers, such as Rani Abbakka of Ullal and Chennabhairadevi of Saluva dynasty, did not get their due recognition in the history, despite exhibiting a great deal of valour and patriotism, lamented former History Professor Dr Pundikai Ganapaiah Bhat.

27 February 2020, 18:55 IST

‘Abbakka, Chennabairadevi did not get due recognition’

27 February 2020, 18:55 IST