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of people do not know that Tulu language has its own script or alphabets. Tulu
script is not a newly invented script. Like most of the Indian scripts are
descended from Brahmi script, Tulu script also descended from Brahmi script
through Grantha script. A large number of manuscripts and stone inscription
written in Tulu script were discovered around the Tulu Nadu region.
Many of these reported to be around 800 years
old. The oldest record of the usage of this script found in a stone inscription
at the Sri Veeranarayana Temple in Kulashekara is in complete Tulu script and
Tulu language which belongs to 1159 A.D. Tulu epics such as Mahabharato and
Devi Mahatmyam of 15th century, and Sri Bhagavatho and Kaveri from
the 17th century were also written in the same script.
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A Tulu Stone Inscription
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A Tulu Manuscript
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There is a gaining support and interest by Tuluvas in revival of the script. There are many places in Tulu Nadu region where sign boards are being installed in Tulu Script.
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| A Tulu sign board |
Tulu Lipi Video Lessons:
Oh this is super-interesting. I always thought Tulu was written in Kannada script. Are there calligraphy-type videos which demonstrate how it is written? Like, the starting and ending strokes of each alphabets. These seems complex alphabets with multiple strokes.. It would be really useful tool to learn to write these.
ReplyDeleteThank you for working hard on this website. I am always curious to learn more about Tulu culture.
yes, you can find the video lesson links at the bottom of the page.
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