Thread by @beautyoftulunad

Why Tulu should be included in 8th schedule of Indian Constitution?

1. Tulu is one of the ancient languages of India and it is one of the five major Dravidian languages of South India. M.S. Andronov, the Russian Linguist, states that 'Tulu has emerged as an (1/4) #Tulu

independent language from the Proto-Dravidian family, 2000 years back.' (M.S.Andronov: Dravidian Languages, 1970.) Robert Caldwell, another Linguist had clearly stated, 'Tulu is one of the most highly developed languages of Dravidian family of languages and (2/4)
#TuluLanguage

has an equal place among the languages like Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada'. (Robert Caldwell, Comparative Grammar of Dravidian Languages, 1856.) Dr. P.S. Subrahmanyam, Professor of Linguistics, Annamalai University, (3/4)
#Tulu #Tululanguage #Tulunad

Tamilnadu has shown Tulu as the first offshoot of Proto-South Dravidian Language Family, about 2800 years back (Position of Tulu in Dravidian, Indian Linguistics; 1968). (4/4)
#TuluLanguage #TuluScript #Tulu #Tulunad #Mangalore #Udupi
#Kasaragod #languages

2. On the basis of excavations, the archaeologists observed that Tulu speaking area was inhabited by the people of old stone age(Abt 25000 BC).The tools of old stone age were also discovered in this region. The axes of new stone age (of 12000 B.C.).

were also discovered in this region. Similarly copper age, bronze age and iron age tools were also discovered. (2/2)

#TuluLanguage #Tulunadu #Tulu
#EducationInTulu #TuluScript

3. Tulu speaking people were mentioned in Tamil Sangam Literature of 2nd century A.D. A Greek drama of 2nd century A.D. also records some Tulu words spoken at that time in coastal Karnataka.(1/3)

#TuluLanguage #Tulunad #Tulu

The language, Tulu is spoken by people belonging to different religions, castes and tribes. Hindus, Jains, Muslims and Christians use Tulu language in their communication in west coast region of Karnataka. (2/3)
@sahityaakademi

#Tulunad #TuluCulture #TuluNad

This language is considered as a binding force and also a symbol of communal harmony by different religious groups and sects in Karnataka. (3/3)

#NationalSportsDay2020 #Tulunad

4. Tulu has its own independent script. The first manuscript in Tulu script is 'Tulu Mahabharata' of 14th century AD. Tulu classical epics in Tulu script like Tulu Bhagavata, Kaveri, Devi Mahatme were written in 16th and 17th centuries. (1/2)
#TuluLanguage #TuluScript #Tulunad

There are thousands of palm leaf manuscripts written in Tulu script which are preserved in archives, in universities and research institutions in Karnataka. (2/2)

#TuluLanguage #Tulunad #Tulu #TuluCulture #TuluEducationInTulu

5. Tulu has a rich heritage of oral traditions. Different genres of Tulu folklore, namely , oral epics, prose narratives, proverbs, riddles, customs and rituals, performances, festivals, theatres and such other forms exist since thousands of years. (1/2)
#Tulunad #Tulu #Kudla

This rich oral tradition of Tulu culture has been documented and studied by scholars from various countries like USA, Finland, Germany, France, Japan, UK, and Italy. Linguists and folklorists from various countries had conducted research projects on Tulu folklore.(2/2)
#Tulu

6. Tulu language and culture have been included in academic programmes in universities and research institutions within India and abroad. Many Indian universities including Mangalore, Mysore, Hampi, Kannur, Calicut, Kerala, Madras, (1/2)
#Tulu #TuluLanguage #Tulunad

Madurai, Annamalai, Central University Hyderabad, Osmania University, Dravidian University, Delhi University, Mumbai and Poona are doing research on the various aspects of Tulu Language and culture. (2/2)

#TuluScript #Language #Tulunad
#Tulu #TuluLanguage #Mangalore

7. Universities abroad, incl the California State University, Hayard & Wisconsin University in USA, Turku University & Kalevala Institute in Finland; Heidelberg , Tubingen & Wurzburg Univrsty in Germany; Waseda University in Japan have also been conducting research on #Tulu .

8. Publication of Tulu books started in 1830 by German missionaries in Karnataka. They were instrumental in bringing out standard reference books for Tulu like grammar, dictionary, text books, translations, compilation of folklore. (1/2)

#TuluScript #Tulunad #Tulu #Kudla

More than 500 Tulu books were published during 1830-1930. Tulu is recognized as having a modern scientific lexicon which is somewhat rare for a language like Tulu.

#TuluCulture #TuluScript #Mangalore

9. Tulu-Kannada-English Lexicon (Vol. 1-6 Chief Editor Dr. U.P.Upadhyaya, 1988-1997) has got international recognition as an unique work incorporating different dimensions of a language like classical literature, modern literature, spoken dialect & folklore.
#TuluCulture #Tulu

10. From 20th century onwards, Tulu has been used as a medium for writings both in creative and research fields. For the last hundred years, about two thousand Tulu books have been published in various areas like literature, history, linguistics, folklore, translation, (1/2)

culture, art and architecture. Tulu literature has to its credit all major genres of modern literature like poetry, epic, short story, novel, drama, criticism and prose. (2/2)

#TuluOfficialInKA_KL #Tulu

11. Mangalore University in Karnataka recognized Tulu for its academic programmes at Masters level as early as 1976, which was followed by other universities in India and abroad.

#TuluOfficialInKA_KL #Tulunad

12. Many American and European Universities have recognized Tulu as one of the 17 important Indian languages in their bulletin of GRE and TOEFEL examinations.

#TuluLanguage #Tulunad #Tulu

13. Tulu songs have been broadcast by Ceylon (Srilanka) Radio from 1970 onwards.

#TuluLanguage #TuluTo8thSchedule

14. All India Radio Mangalore has been broadcasting programmes in Tulu since 1976. Doordarshan channels Bangalore and Delhi are telecasting programmes and serials in Tulu. There are a number of Tulu channels which are exclusively devoted for telecasting Tulu programmes. (1/2)

Tulu magazines have been published from 1970 onwards. Even Kannada news papers devote columns for Tulu writings. (3/3)

#TuluTo8thSchedule #TuluNadu #TuluOfficialInKA_KL #Tulu #Kudla

15. The Government of Karnataka has established Tulu Sahitya Academy in 1994. The Tulu Academy has been instrumental for the development of Tulu language and literature in modern times. The Government of Kerala has also established a Tulu academy in 2007. (1/2) #TuluLanguage

This is a rare example of two neighboring states, Karnataka and Kerala, establishing academies for the development of Tulu. (2/2)

#TuluNadu #TuluCulture #TuluOfficial

16. Central Sahitya Academy. New Delhi has shown a rare gesture, in recognizing Tulu in the form of instituting Bhasha Samman award. Two eminent Tulu writers Mandara Keshava Bhat & Kedambadi Jattappa Rai, have been honored with Bhasha samman by Sahitya Academy New Delhi in 1996.

17. A few monthlies are published in Tulu. Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy also is bringing out a quarterly. During the last 3 years more than 100 writers contributed articles, poems etc. to this Journal. Reserach articles too are written in Tulu.

#SaveTulu #TuluOfficialinKA_KL

A host of great research scholars of national & international repute are writing on Tulu culture languagem folklore etc. in important journals. A large number of scholars have submitted and published thesis on Tulu language and culture.

#TuluNadu #TuluLanguage #SaveTulu

18. Translation from Tulu language is being encouraged and a few books have been published. 'Bhagavadgita', DVG's 'Mankutimmana Kagga', Tulu 'Mityanarayana Kate', 'Sati Kamale' (novel), 'Tuluvala Baliyendre' are some such books which have been translated. (1/2) #TuluLanguage

The epic 'Mandara Ramayana' has been translated from Tulu into Kannada by the author and the same has been accepted by Kendra Sahitya Akademy for publication. (2/2) #Mangalore #TuluNadu #Tulu
#TuluLanguage #Udupi #Kasaragod

19. Kendra Sahitya Akademy honoured two eminent Tulu writers Viz.., late Mandara Keshava Bhat and Sri Kedambadi Jattappa Rai with the first 'Bhasha Samman' in recognition of their achievement in Tulu literature.

#TuluOfficialinKA_KL #Tulunad #TuluTo8thSchedule

20. A number of artists and folklorists of Tulunadu have been honoured by Karnataka Government and various Academies.

#TuluOfficialinKA_KL @indianculture

21. The Tulu Folk Epics & ritual arts have drawn the attention of research scholars of other countries also. A number of scholars from USA., U.K., Germany, Italy & Finland have worked on Tulu folklore & folk literature and brought out important publications. #TuluOfficialinKA_KL

Any scholar who wants to study the cultural heritage of Karnataka State cannot ignore the contribution of Tuluva region to the totality of Karnataka Culture and Indian Culture.

#TuluOfficialinKA_KL #Karnataka #TuluTo8thSchedule #Kerala #Tulu