Tag: tulunaad
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Hosatu Habba
Vijayadashami, marking the joyful “hostuhabba” harvest celebration, brings Tulu culture’s rich traditions to life. Amid fragrant rice and tantalizing dishes, a twist on tradition emerged with the use of Japanese bento boxes to convey gratitude. This Navaratri, the “gratitude box” symbolizes unity and tradition, embracing the enduring spirit of shared meals.
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Aati Kalenja…Arrives
Monsoons in Tulu Nadu: Aati Hunnime and the Tradition of Aati Kalenja The monsoon season in Tulu Nadu, a region known for its rich cultural heritage, is marked by the celebration of Aati Hunnime and the traditional folk art of Aati Kalenja. These customs, deeply rooted in the agricultural lifestyle of the Tulu people, reflect…
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Canara Culture- Monti Fest
The Canara Christians are also known as Canara Catholics. They are distinct Christian community hailing from Tulunaad regions. Tulunaad spans from river Gangavalli in Uttara Kannada to Chandragiri in Kasargod. This community is renowned for its unique culture and historical significance, as well as its harmonious co-exitance with other religious groups particularly the Hindus and…
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Guardian Goddess Of Parashuramakshetra.
Visiting Kota or rather Handattu, from where my grandmother hails, I noticed the image of Rakteshwari for the first time. I was aware that Rakteshwari was Karavali, Tulu Nādu entity as I had heard of her in the various Paddaana’s or folk oral renderings. Since time permitted, I did look into Devi Bhagavata a more…
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Of Blessings and Beginnings.
Some interesting observation across cultures.
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Walking Through An Open Plan House.
Our friend Jairam Acharya, who is an astrologer at Parkala; (he is also the in-house astrologer for ETV and runs a shows with them.) Built a house at Percale, his nephew from Bombay had been every upset that Mamaji did have a big house, with lot of rooms but no bathrooms. Now we were a…
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