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Exploring the deep roots of Tulu language, coastal epigraphy, folklore, and historical artifacts.

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linguisticsJanuary 2026

Linguistic Evolution of the Tulu Script (Part 1)

By Dr. Akshay Rai

A comprehensive look into the paleographic evidence suggesting the early origins of the Tulu script, comparing it with contemporaneous Dravidian scripts found in palm leaf manuscripts.

12 min read1.2k downloads
manuscriptsNovember 2025

Deciphering Palm-Leaf Manuscripts of coastal Karnataka

By Prof. Keshav & Dr. Babu Pangala

A study on restoration techniques and paleographic decipherment of 16th-century Tulu manuscripts found in rural temple archives, outlining historical linguistic shifts.

25 min read940 downloads
folkloreSeptember 2025

Paddanas: Oral Epics and Folklore of Tulunad

By Deepak & Chaitra

An analysis of Siri and Koti Chennaya folk epics, researching the rhyme systems, historical geography, and sociological impacts on coastal communities.

18 min read2.1k downloads
epigraphyJune 2025

14th Century Inscriptions at Barkur: An Epigraphical Study

By Prof. Keshav

Translating and analyzing stone slab inscriptions discovered near Barkur, tracing political alliances and ancient Tulu grammatical structures.

15 min read810 downloads
linguisticsMarch 2025

Dravidian Phonology: Placing Tulu in the South Dravidian Family

By Dr. Akshay Rai

A comparative phonological analysis mapping Tulu consonant shifts and unique vocabulary chains to understand its divergency from Proto-South Dravidian.

20 min read1.5k downloads