Tulunadu’s rich heritage to be showcased during Mysuru Dasara

Tulunadu’s rich heritage to be showcased during Mysuru Dasara MYSURU The rich cultural heritage, language and rural traditions of Tulunadu will take centre stage during Mysuru Dasara, with a two-day programme featuring ancient artefacts, historic coins, musical performances and the felicitation of 25 achievers from the coastal region who have made Mysuru their home. Organised by the Pajir–Tulu Study Centre, Puttur, the programme will be held on October 18 and 19 at a cultural stage near the Vijayadashami Jodukere Kambala venue in Mysuru. It aims to introduce visitors and Kambala spectators to the history, language, folk traditions and rural lifestyle of Tulunadu. The programme will feature four major attractions — ‘Parappu’, an exhibition of ancient artefacts and traditional rural objects; ‘Panavu’, a display of old Indian and foreign coins; ‘Tulunadu Manikya’, an award ceremony honouring 25 achievers; and ‘Ural’, a Kannada–Tulu musical programme.