Rich Tuluva culture celebrated with the special month of ’Aati’

Rich Tuluva culture celebrated with the special month of ’Aati’

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Mangalore, July 20, 2014: One of the chief focus of  Tulu  language and culture is the ever green month of "Aati". To celebrate the start of this special rainy month  ‘Aatida Kooto,’  programme jointly organised by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy and Soujanya Mahila Mandala Urwa, Hoigebail, at Sri Radhakrishna Mandir, near Urwa Marigudi July 19.

 

 

 

 

 

The rendering of  ‘Yeth porludo bhashe namma Tulu saaro esalda tavare’  by Kayyara Kinhanna Rai made Tuluvas proud of their language and roots. Enthusiasts gathered to motivate the little girls dancing to the tunes of Tulu songs, wearing traditional attire, though the wind accompanied by rain was in full force. The ancient song of Tulunadu ‘Dennana Dennana’ combined with the dancing interests was at a peak.   A song on ‘Aati kulluna’ ( married woman traditionally staying at the parental  home during the month of Aati), written by M Janaki Brahmavara touched the emotions of all present. The inseparable parts of Tulu culture- Aati Kalanja, Maadira, Daiva (Bhootha), Yakshagana and Hulivesha were presented through costumed children and elders alike which was thoroughly enjoyable.

Traditional Foods :  As a part of ‘Aatida koota,’ rare  local vegetarian dishes were prepared by the members of Soujanya Mahila Mandala. The cuisines included ‘moode’, ‘tajank playa’, ‘kanile padenji’, ‘haalu baayi’, ‘kuduta chatni’, ‘pelakkayida appa’, ‘pelakkayida gatti’, ‘santani’, ‘patrode’ and many others. There was ‘midi uppinakayi’ and spicy ‘kashaya’ for the cool monsoon to counter all seasonal ills.

 Aati Celebration :   Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy President M Janaki Brahmavara in her inaugural speech said that ‘Aati’ was difficult for her during childhood,  with  time  now it is meaningful and even enjoyable with its special character. It is encouraging  to note many programmes being organised for  Aati, she added. Litterateur B M Rohini expressed the importance of the month of Aati  being glorified in these days. This month belongs to farmers and there used to be  no space for celebrations in the past as fmers in bygone times were overloaded with  work during this rain month , she said.

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy President M Janaki Brahmavara, one of the programme organisers Padmanabha Naik and young magician Vishak Rao were felicitated on the occasion.

Mangaluru Taluku Mahila Mandalagala Okkuta President Devaki Acchuta presided over the function. Mangalore city Corporators Radhakrishna, Nagaveni, Mahila Mandala Honourary President Rohini B, President Gayathri R Rao and others were present on the occasion.