Tulunadu

Keddaso (also spell  Keddasa ಕೆಡ್ಡಸೊin Tulu)  or Bhumi Puje is popularly known as the "festival of worshipping Mother Earth" in the Tulunadu  region of South India. This is an important four-day festival celebrated in the closing days of Tulu  month Ponny (Gregorian month February). This festival shows the environmental awareness of the people residing at that region

Mangalore possesses a rich historical past. Mangaluru(Mangalore) which is bounded by the Arabian sea and the western ghats is Parashurama’s shristi and named after the goddess mangaladevi It is believed that Parashurama, the sixth avathar of Vishnu, destroyed the Kshatriya kings and donated the land to sage Kashyapa. As he believed, staying in the land which he donated is not right. He made in-depth remorse of the past conduct and meditation of Lord Shiva on Sahyadri mountrain region looking for new land for him to take refuge. Lord Shiva moved by his prayers, appeared before him and said he will incarnate in the form of Lord Manjunatha for the benefit of mankind and asked him to meditate upon him at Kadalivana (which is now Kadri).  When Parashurama took a look at Kadalivana which was far from Sahyadri mountain, it seemed to be ocupied by the ocean. Parashurama will approach the ocean king, requesting him to leave the Kadalivana for which Ocean king denies. Angry on the ocean

Kadri Manjunatheshwara Temple is located in Mangalore. It is the spectacular temple of Lord Manjunatha or Lord Shiva on the Kadri hills. The temple is a complete depiction of early Vijayanagara architecture dating back to 10 th  and 11 th  century AD. The location of the temple is overwhelming with the presence of the deity of the temple, and the marvelous hillocks of the Kadri hills, which has many caves cut into the hills. The caves contain many pre-historic pieces of evidence too which adds to the impeccable holy spirit of the valley.  The overall location is extremely spiritual and calm. The temple belongs to the category of Tulunadu temples in the Dakshina Kannada region. The Kadri hill also has the biggest Natha Pantha (idolization) in the south of India. The name Kadri was derived from Kadari which meant plantain and Kadri is filled with plantain trees all over. In Buddhism, the word Kadarika meant a ridge side pasture land. The Kadri mountain has been mentioned in the e

Dharmasthala is an Indian temple town on the banks of the Nethravathi River in the Belthangadi taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India. I 800 years. Local legend says that the Shiva Linga in Dharmasthala was brought to Dharmasthala by a local person with great powers, named Annappa. Legend is that he used to work for the Heggade family. Once when the Heggade he was serving wanted to worship Lord Shiva, Annappa had assured him of getting one linga and vanished from the sight. Next morning, he had already established the linga in Dharmasthala, a few metres away from Heggade’s house. Around the 16th century, Shri Devaraja Heggade invited Shri Vadiraja Swami of Udupi to visit the place. Swamiji visited the place but refused to accept the Bhiksha. The reason behind this was the Manjunatha Idol was not placed as per the Vedic rituals. Now, Shri Devaraja Heggade requested Swamiji to complete this. When the Idol was reconsecrated by Swamiji, he called the place as “Dharm

Sri Karinjeshwara Temple is a famous Lord Shiva temple located in a place called Karinja. It lies in the Bantwal taluk of the Dakshina Kannada district. This temple is perched on the top of a peak in the village of Karinja. It offers a magnificent view of the surroundings from the top of a hill. This temple is distributed into two parts- one is for Lord Shiva and the other part is for Goddess Parvati and Lord Ganesha. There are about 355 steps to reach the temple. The temple of Goddess Parvati lies a little lower down on your way to the Shiva temple.

Mangalorean Fish Curry is popular dish in Karnataka. Well-known Tuluva dishes include Neerdose, Masaladosa, Chiken ghee rost, Chikkansukka,Korirotti (dry rice flakes dipped in gravy), Bangude Pulimunchi (spicy sour silver-grey mackerels), Beeja-Manoli Upkari,Neerdosa (lacy rice-crepes), Boothai Gasi, Kadubu, and Patrode. The Konkani community's specialties include Daali thoy, bibbe-upkari (cashew based), val val, avnas ambe sasam, Kadgi chakko, paagila podi, and chane gashi. Tulu vegetarian cuisine in Mangalore, also known as Udupi cusines known and liked throughout the state and region. Since Manglore is a coastal town, fish forms the staple diet of most people.Manglorean Catholics  Sanna-Dukra Maas  ( Sanna  – idli fluffed with costs or yeast;  Dukra Maas  – Pork),  Pork Bafat ,  sorpotel  Mangalorean Fish Curry is popular dish in  Karnataka  Well-known Tuluva dishes include  , Chikensukka,  korirotti   (dry rice flakes dipped in gravy), Bangude Pulimunchi (spicy sou

Meanwhile Arunasura performs a rigorous penance to gets a boon from Lord Brahma, which he would not suffer death by Devas, Danavas, Men or Women, any two legged or four legged creature or any weapons. Brahma also blessed him with Gayatri Mantra. This makes Arunasura free from fear of death and he becomes more powerful. Arunasura wages war on gods and defeats them and conquers devaloka. The Devas prayed Goddess Durga for rescue. Goddess said that unless and until Arunasura is prevented from reciting Gayathri Mantra she too would not be able to destroy him. The devas sent Deva Guru Brihaspati to Arunasura, Brihaspati praised Arunasura's powers and questioned the necessity of his reciting a mantra to another god. Flattered by this praise. Arunasura gave up reciting the Gayatri mantra. One day Goddess Durga took shape of Mohini, a charming woman and appeared in Arunasura's garden. Seeing this charming beauty Arunasura, decided to marry her and approached her. The beautiful lady

 One of the special in tulunadu is beaches tulunadu also called karavalipradesha because many beaches are there very beautiful also in eveing time looks beautiful sunset many people are coming.The beaches like Panamburubeach,Tannirbhavibeach,Murudeshwarabeach,Someshwara etc..  I

  Different regions of the country have a specific festival which marks the start of the New Year. While Ugadi/Yugadi is the festival for Karnataka, Bisu or Vishu festival is the day of New Year for Tulu region of Karnataka, that includes, Mangalore, Udupi, Kasargod. The New Year for Kerala and Tamil Nadu is also on the same day, April 14th of every year. This day marks the Solar New Year, called “Bisu Parba” in Tulu. Bisu Parba also celebrates the harvest of the previous year and sowing for the New Year begins with Bisu. In Bisu Parba, the harvest is offered to God and is worshipped in farming houses, which is called the “Bisu Kani”. This “Bisu Kani” is practiced among the farmers. With shrinking agriculture, the other families go visit the farmers’ houses, or their ancestral houses, or temples where the harvest is worshipped. The families that offer “Bisu Kani” take blessings from elders and do also visit their relatives’ 

Hulivesha  or  Pilivesha  in  tulu  "Tiger Masque"  is a folkdance unique to the Tulunadu region of Karnataka.Hulivēṣa is performed during Navarathri to honour the Goddess Durga whose favoured animal is the tiger. Manglore dasara is one of the festivals during which large number of enthusiasts participate in this ritual. It is also performed during the Krishnajanmajstami/Mosarukudike and Ganesh chatterbox at Manglore, Udupi,Moodabidri many other places in Tulunadu. Typically, young males form troops of five to ten members or more, which will have three to five males painted and costumed to look like tigers, and a band called  thaase  in Tulu with two or three drummers. This troop is accompanied by the manager of the group. During Navratri, these troops will be roaming the streets of their towns, with the accompanying drum beats of their bands. They stop at homes and businesses or on the road sides to perform for about ten minutes after which they collect some money from

It is believed that the twins, `Koti' -'Chennaya' lived four century ago, (Circa 1556 A.D to 1591 A.D.) and fought for truth and justice during the feudal era. They are worshiped annually in a special shrine called 'garooDi' maintained by two of the major communities of Coastal Karnataka - the 'Billavas' and 'Bunts'. Today 230 'GaroDis’ or shrines have been identified in and around Coastal Karnataka. (See Babu Ameen & Mohan Kotyan, 1990 PP 25-38) .The twins are worshipped annually in a ceremony called a 'neema', where the 'Billava' 'paatry' (or the priest) and the 'Parava' dancers get possessed during the ritual. 'Parava 'men play the 'tembere' (drum). 'Koti' & 'Chennaya' epic or songs are called 'biira' in this tradition. During the previous night there is a food (vegetarian food) offering called 'ageelu'. The 'parava' men also sing a portion of the

CHICKEN PULIMUNCHI RECIPE CHICKEN PULIMUNCHI is a well known recipe of Mangaoreans. Which is made without adding Coconut. Ingradients. The Method of preparing 1/2 Kg chicken pulimunchi is explained here with the list of Ingradients Chicken-Half kg roasted chillies-5 to 10 coriander seeds-1.5 to 2 tb spoon cumin seeds-1/2 tsp cinnamon-small piece fenugreek-1/2 tsp cloves-1 onion-2 to 4 Medium Sized garlic-3 to 4 cloves turmeric-1/2 tsp pepper-6-8 tamarind- Small ghee-2-3 tb spoon salt-as per taste Method of Making Tulunad Chicken Puli Munchi Take 1 table spoon of ghee in a pan. add garlic cloves, 2 sliced onions and fry for 2 to 3 min.now add cinnamon piece,pepper,cloves ,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,fenugreek and fry till the onion turns into golden brown in colour.now take the roasted chillies,tamarind,turmeric and the above said fried ingredients in a mixer and grind it into fine paste. Take the grinded mixture in a deep pan.add chopped onions ,salt into the mixture and keep

Yakshagana (Aata in Tulu) is traditional theatre from that combines dance,music,dialogue,costume,makeup and stage technique with a unique style is mainly found in Tulunadu and some parts of Malenadu regions of Karnataka and kerala.Yakshagaana is traditionally presented from duste to down.It's stories are drown from Ramayana,Mahabharatha, and Hindu epics

TULU.                        ______   ENGLISH 1.Bangude                  _     Mackerel 2.Boothai                    _     Sardines 3.Anjal.                        _     Kingfish/seer fish  4.Maanji.                     _     Pomfret  5.Bondas.                    _    Squid/Cuttle Fish  6.Kaane                       _    Lady fish  7. Bolenjir                    _     Silver Fish  8.Thede.                      _    Cat Fish  9.Thorake.                   _    Sting Ray .

 Nagaradhane is a for of Snake worship which, along with Bhuthakola, is one of the unique traditional prevalention in coastal district of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and kasaragod alternatively known as Tulunadu, practiced by Tulunadu community  members. Snakes are not just seen as deities, but as an animal species which should be respected,appeared and protected for multiple social, religious and ecological reasons,. Nagabanas: Nagabanas or the sacred groves are deemed to be the testify place of snakes. Cutting of trees or defacing the grove is considered as scrilege people are way of the snake-bits and also wanted ecological preservation.

Korikatta(cockfight) Mangalore .A high fight is a blood sport between two rooster,held in a ring called a cockpit.Cockfighting is now illegal.This sport is usually conducted in the vicinity of temples or country bar (gadang) .There may be a religious basies for this sport,most of the time it will conducted @evening of at night of festival time.Parramatta or is one of the traditional events rural community in Manglore and entire Tulunadu. It's a fight between two Vicks ,they let theire cock fight against each other,there cock are armed with razor shapes steal blades are special made for this fight only.This fight is still one cock dies in the fight or wound beyond survive,lots of takes placed and is full of the betting is illegal. Some of the names of the cock usually we call in call fights are Bolle,Maipe,Karibolle,Kemmaire,Kadle,Uriye,Kupule.