Inauguration of Day-long Tulu Fest 'Tulu Minadana Odipu-2014'

Greetings to all,

Sri. Vinay Kumar Sorake, minister for State Urban development and district minister in-charge inaugurated

the fest by lighting the traditional lamp. Shree Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math released the 620 page volume of Tulu Mahabharatha (the translation ofKumaravysa Bharatha) authored by S Devendra Pejatthaya on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion minister Vinay Kumar Sorake said that Dharmadhikari Dr Veerendra Heggade started promoting tulu language by organizing various conventions through Tulu Sahitya Academy.

Tulu speaking people spread around the world are promoting the Tulu language through various

organizations. Tulunadu is known for its cultural diversity and rich cuisine which is famous across the globe. The Tulu Sahithya Academy is promoting the rich culture of Tulu by organizing various activities related toTulunadu.
Shree Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math speaking on the occasion said that one should respect his/her mother tongue. The development of our culture and heritage relies upon the development of our language. Tulu language is spoken by people irrespective of religion which shows its diversity.
Tulu Sahithya Academy president Janaki Brahmavar presided over the programme. Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj, former MLA Raghupathi Bhat, Udupi zilla Panchayat president Upendra Nayak, DK and Udupi district fish sellers Federation president Yaspal Suvarna and others were present.