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Is Tulu derived from Kannada?
Separated early from Proto-South Dravidian, Tulu has several features not found in Tamil–Kannada….Tulu language.
| Tulu | |
|---|---|
| Language family | Dravidian Southern Dravidian Tulu languages Tulu |
| Writing system | Tulu script Kannada script Malayalam script Tigalari script |
| Official status | |
| Recognised minority language in | India Karnataka Kerala |
Is Tulu a scheduled language?
“At present, Tulu is not an official language in the country. Efforts are being made to include Tulu in the eighth schedule of the Constitution. If included in the eighth schedule, Tulu would get recognition from the Sahitya Akademi,” Kathalsar told Indianexpress.com.
What is the Kannada script for the Tulu language?
The Kannada script has become contemporary script for the Tulu language gradually. All contemporary works and literature are done in the Kannada script. Historically, Brahmins of Tulu Nadu and Havyaka Brahmins used the Tigalari script to write Vedas and other Sanskrit works.
What are the features of Tulu script?
The Tulu Brahmins used to write down the slokas on palmyra leaves (taalegari), which were used then for writing, in a curvy, floral style of script. Earlier it was considered as a variant of Malayalam script.
What is the official language of Tulu Nadu?
Tulu is the primary spoken language in Tulu Nadu consisting of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district of Karnataka and a part of Kasaragod district of Kerala. Significant number of native tulu speakers are found in Kalasa and Mudigere taluks of Chikkamagaluru district.
Who are the non-native speakers of Tulu?
Non-native speakers of Tulu include those who speak the Beary language, Havyaka and Gowda dialects of Kannada as also Konkani, Koraga resident in the Kanara region. Apart from Kanara, a significant emigrant population of Tulu speaking people is found in Maharashtra, Bangalore, Chennai, the English-speaking world, and the Gulf countries.