Aashadha Amavasya It has been a tradition in Tulunad, perhaps over centuries, to have a compulsory intake of the repulsively pungent sap of the Devil’s Tree on Aashadha Amavasya, which is called Alstonia scholaris in Botany. Its twig and leaf formation is unique and uniform, due to which fact perhaps it is known as Saptaparni Read more about Aashadha Amavasya and the Sap of Life[…]
Mangalore, Jan 15 2011: Tulu Sahitya Academy launched the website named tuluacademy.org at a glittering ceremony by deputy speaker of state legislative assembly N Yogish Bhat at the Academy hall here on Saturday January 15. Yogish Bhat assured that in the next budget he would place the demand for the Tulu Bhavan before the government Read more about Tulu Sahitya Academy Launches Website and Releases Tulu Books[…]
Video – All about Mangalore Festivals and Special Events such as Bootha Kola, Theru, Korida Katta, Yakshagana, Tulu Drama, Nagara Panchami, Pili Vesha Bootha Kola, Mangalore Theru, Korida Katta, Yakshagana, Tulu Drama, Nagara Panchami, Pili Vesha, Ganesh Festival, Krishna Festival, Car Street, Mangalore Food Festivals, Gjarati Festivals in Mangalore, Mangalore Kite Festivals, Mangalore Beach Festival, Read more about Festivals in Mangalore[…]
The Coconut (ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ in Kannada, ತಾರಾಯಿ in Tulu, नारियल in Hindi and തേങ്ങ in Malayalam) is a member of the palm family. It is the only species in the genus Cocos, and is a large palm, growing to 30 m tall, with pinnate leaves 4-6 m long, pinnate 60-90 cm long; old leaves break away Read more about Coconut in Mangalore[…]
The Areca nut (ಅಡಿಕೆ in Kannada or Bajjayi ಬಜ್ಜಯಿ in Tulu or Adakka അടയ്ക്ക ) is the seed of the Areca palm (Areca catechu), which grows in much of the tropical Pacific, Asia, and parts of east Africa. The Areca nut is not a true nut but rather a drupe. It is commercially available in Read more about Areca nut – Betel nut[…]
Bhuta Kola – Special Events in Mangalore Bhuta Kola or Holy Spirit Worship is an ancient form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasargod district in Kerala. The nearest to it is Theyyam in Kerala. A common form of worship and the Popular belief is that Read more about Bhuta Kola – Special Events in Mangalore[…]
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Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, especially in coastal Karanataka. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Mangalore (Also known as Dakshina Kannada), Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Kasaragod district of Kerala State. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Actors wear costumes Read more about Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore[…]
South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendour and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. MOODBIDRI Moodbidri is about 35 km from Mangalore. This place is usually described as ‘Jaina Kashi’ Read more about Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part2[…]
Languages in Mangalore In Mangalore 3 languages are generally spoken TULU, KONKANI and KANNADA. Three Languages in Mangalore are very common. Usually every Mangalorean will be knowing these 3 Languages. Tulu is spoken by Bunts, Poojari, Shettigar and Amin community, Konkani is spoken by Kokani`s and Christian community and Kannada is spoken by the Brahmin Read more about Languages in Mangalore[…]