Mumbai, Oct 26 : Tulu Siri Mumbai will organize Tulu Siri Uchchaya, a cultural and literary program celebrating Tulu language, literature, folk traditions and performing arts, at the Annex Hall of Buntara Bhavana, Kurla, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The program aims to promote Tulu culture and provide a platform for poets, writers, artists and members of the Tulu-speaking community to come together and celebrate their literary and cultural heritage.
A major highlight will be the release and introduction of the poetry collection Bittal Da Sottu, featuring poems by poets from different places. The program will also feature the Tulu Pani Kavi Koota (poets’ gathering), a stage presentation titled Chaturpu Tuparike, and other cultural activities reflecting Tulu traditions and contemporary life.
The program will include the inauguration, a formal welcome, the introduction of the book and cultural presentations.
Programme coordinators and dignitaries
For the inaugural programme: Harini M. Shetty Kaup, Gurkari, Manali Arts, Mumbai.
For the welcome programme: Mahesh S. Shetty, Ottu Gurkari, Buntara Sangha, Mumbai.
Book introduction: Dr. G. P. Kusuma, editor, Sapalya Magazine.
Poets’ gathering coordinator: Ashok Pakkala. Narayana Shetty Nandalike, writer.
Dr. Surendrakumar Hegde, Gurkari, Kannadiga Kalavidara Parishad Maharashtra (Regd.).
Participants and invited dignitaries:
- Praveen Bhoja Shetty, Gurkari, Buntara Sangha Mumbai.
- Mahesh S Shetty, Ottu Gurikar, Buntra Sangha Mumbai.
- Advocate D. K. Shetty, Gurkari, Bombay Bunts Association.
- Ratnakar Shetty Mundur, Chairman, S. M. Shetty School, Bunts Association, Mumbai.
- Udaya Sundara Shetty, director, Sai Palace Group of Hotels.
- Ravindranath Bhandari, Central Zone Coordinator, Buntara Sangha Mumbai.
- Kavita I. R. Shetty, Mahila Ottu Gurkari, Buntara Sangha Mumbai.
- Shashiprabha K. Shetty, Mahila Gurkari, Mulund Bunts, Mumbai.
- Shankar Shetty, Mulund Gurkari, G. S. Shetty International School, Bhandup.
- Naveen Shetty Inna, Balike Gurkari, Kannada Welfare Society, Ghatkopar.
- Ramanna Devadiga, former Gurkari, Tilak Nagar, Pastam Sagar Kannada Sangha.
Participating poets
The Tulu Pani Kavi Koota will bring together poets and literary contributors from different backgrounds. The names listed for participation are:
- Narayana Shetty Nandalike
- Sa. Daya
- Dr. G. P. Kusuma
- Ashok Valadoor
- Ramesh Shivpur
- Kumuda D. Shetty
- Raman Shetty Renjala
- Dejappa Shetty
- Usha Shetty
- Satish Shetty Kananjaru
- Somnath Karkera
- Deepa Harish Shetty
- Vani Raghunath
- Bhumika M. Shetty
- Shanta N. Shetty
- Ashvita Shetty
- Jagadish Shetty Nandalike
- Jyothi Shetty
- Gunavathi D. Shetty
- Sugandi S. Shetty
- Dr. G.p Kususma
- Deepa Harish Shetty
- Manali P. Shetty
- Sujala Ajit Shetty
- Vani S. Shetty
- Praveen P. Shetty
- Shobha S. Shetty
The organisers have invited members of the community, literary enthusiasts and well-wishers to participate in the event and support efforts to preserve and promote Tulu language and culture in Mumbai.
The gathering is expected to strengthen cultural connections among Tulu-speaking people and encourage the continuation of Tulu literature, poetry and traditional art forms for future generations.