Tag: Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy

Udupi Saree weaver for 45 years Devaki Shettigar honoured

In a unique programme titled Chavadi Thammana, which means “felicitation at their courtyard”, the Tulu Sahitya Academy honoured unsung heroes of Tulunadu. As part of this initiative, Udupi saree weaver Devaki Shettigar (73) of Talipady Weavers Society was felicitated at the Weavers Society premises in Kinnigoli.

Dr Amarashree Amarnath Shetty, associate dean of Nitte, honoured Shettigar and emphasised the need to promote local livelihoods such as Udupi saree weaving, which she described as an integral part of regional culture.

Tharanath Gatti Kapikad, president of Tulu Sahitya Academy, said the academy is proud to recognise and honour artisans like Devaki Shettigar, who work selflessly and help preserve local culture and traditions. He also appreciated the contribution of Kadike Trust in reviving the Udupi saree weaving tradition, which was on the verge of extinction a few years ago.

Mamatha Rai, president of Kadike Trust, introduced the honouree and highlighted Shettigar’s extraordinary workmanship and experience. She noted that many skilled artisans who had left the profession have now returned to weaving following the revival initiative launched by Kadike Trust.

Amitha Ashwin read out the citation.

Prabhakar Neermarga, vice principal of MAPS College; Shubhoday Alva, president of Tulu Parishat; Sachidananda Udupa of Anantha Prakashana; and Rukmini Shettigar, president of Talipady Weavers Society, were present on the dais.

Vincent D’Souza, editor of Mylapore Times, Chennai; Santhosh Shetty, member of the academy; Bennett Ammanna, secretary of Tulu Parishat; Madhava Shettigar, managing director of the Weavers Society; along with members of the Tulu Sahitya Academy, Tulu Parishat, the Weavers Society, and other dignitaries were present.

B C Shetty, secretary of Kadike Trust, compered the programme.

source/content: daijiworld.com (headline edited)

KARNATAKA: ARTS & CULTURE : New Tulu font ‘Allige’ developed by Prahlad Joshi , II PUC student released

 “More than 800-year-old history substantiates that Barkur was the capital of Tulu state. Several documents and sculptures found in Barkur say its story,” said Barkur gram panchayat president B Shantaram Shetty.

He was speaking after inaugurating a programme on Tulunadu historic capital Barkur and Tulu script singara held at Mahatobhara panchalingeshwara temple, Barkur here recently.

“We have the responsibility of preserving the rich culture of Barkur. Though I speak in Kannada, the Kambala buffaloes inspired me to speak in Tulu,” he said.

Jai Tulunadu Sangha vice-president Vishu Srikera who presided over the programme said that we have the responsibility to create revolution in Tulu education and make Barkur the capital of Tulu state.

Barkur Panchalingeshwara temple head Manjunath Rao sought the cooperation of all to take Barkur to its lost glory.

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy former member Dr Akash Jain released the new Tulu font. He said that the tenth century stone edicts have a mention about the Tulu language. “More than 56 stones with writings in Tulu were found. More than 1,500 writings on leaves and poems were found in Tulu language,” he said.

“There are 142 Tamil schools, 162 Telugu schools, 4,000 Urdu schools, one Gujarati and two Malayalam schools in the state but it is unfortunate that there is not even one Tulu school in the state,” he said.

Second PUC student Prahlad Joshi who developed Tulu fonts was felicitated. Teachers teaching the Tulu language were honoured.

Jai Tulunadu organisation treasurer Rakshit Raj welcomed the gathering. Sharath Kodavoor rendered the vote of thanks.

Jai Tulunadu Sangha chief secretary Avinash Mukka, members, members of local organizations and others were present. 

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