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‘Bolli Parba’ Silver Jubilee Celebrations of ‘Namma Kudla’ Channel Held in Mangaluru

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3 months ago

August 13, 2025

Mangaluru : The popular Tulu-language channel ‘Namma Kudla’ celebrated its silver jubilee with grandeur through a full-day cultural event titled ‘Bolli Parba’, held at Mangaluru Town Hall yesterday. The celebrations marked 25 years of dedicated service to Tulu language, culture, and heritage.

The event was inaugurated in the morning with a formal ceremony. Leelaksha B. Karkera, Director of Namma Kudla, welcomed the gathering and presented the channel’s journey and achievements. Co-directors Harish B. Karkera, Suresh B. Karkera, Mohan B. Karkera, and Santosh B. Karkera were also present and honored the dignitaries on the occasion.

The chief guest, Shri Sharavu Raghavendra Shastri, hereditary priest of Sharavu Sri Maha Ganapathi Temple, inaugurated the event and recalled the origins of the channel. He noted those 25 years ago, the Karkera family had sought blessings at Sharavu Temple to serve Tulu culture through media. With divine grace and commitment, the organization has now reached this milestone. He wished for the channel’s continued growth toward a golden and centenary jubilee in the future. “Namma Kudla has become a global ambassador of Tulu language and culture. May it be blessed with more strength, prosperity, and success in spreading the essence of Tuluva heritage across the world,” he said.

Sri Mohanadas Paramahamsa Swamiji of Sri Dhama, Manila, in his blessings, praised the Karkera brothers for setting an example of how an organization should operate—with love, unity, and dedication toward all sections of society. “They treat their working families as part of their own. May Namma Kudla thrive as long as the sun and moon exist,” he added.

Priests from various temples including Veda Moorthi Vasudeva Asranna, Lakshmi Narayana Asranna, and Venkataramana Asranna from Kateel Temple, Kudupu Narasimha Tantri, Derabail Vittal Das Tantri, Nagapatri Sagri Gopalakrishna Samaga, Polali Chief Priest Adigal Narayana Bhat, and Giridhar Bhat from the Balambhat family, offered their blessings.

Other distinguished guests included Harikrishna Punarooru (Dharmadarshi), Arun Kumar Aithal (Mangaladevi Temple), Lakshman Kodikal (Urwa Mariyamma Temple), Dr. K.C. Naik (Shakti Vidya Samsthe), Dejappa Bachkere (Bachkere Temple), H.S. Jayaraj (Chairman, Gokarnanatheshwara Temple), Patla Satish Shetty (Founder-President, Patla Foundation), Dr. Srinath (President, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, DK), A.C. Bhandari (former President, All India Tulu Federation), and Mohan Poojary (Chief of Hejamady Kujumammunatti Jarandaya Temple).

The program was compered by Dinesh Rai.

The event showcased the rich cultural essence of Tulu Nadu and reaffirmed Namma Kudla’s commitment to preserving and promoting the Tulu language and traditions on a broader scale.

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Kudroli to Host Grand Narayana Guru Convention on February 21, 2026

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2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: A grand convention of followers of Brahmashri Narayana Guru will be held at Kudroli on February 21, 2026 the very date on which Narayana Guru had consecrated the Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra in 1912. The announcement was made by R. Padmaraj, Treasurer of the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra Administrative Committee, during a press conference held at the temple premises.

Padmaraj said that Narayana Guru, who gave the world the message of “One Caste, One Religion, One God”, worked tirelessly to empower the oppressed sections of society. “His ideology needs to reach more people. This convention aims to inspire everyone to adopt his principles and philosophy in their lives,” he said.

He further explained that 276 organizations belonging to the Billava community will take part in the event, with participation expected not only from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, but also from various parts of Karnataka, India, and abroad. “This is not an event restricted to one community or religion. The teachings and messages of Narayana Guru are universal and relevant even today. Our aim is to spread his thoughts far and wide,” Padmaraj added, noting that the detailed program schedule will be announced in the coming months.

The press meet was attended by Jayaraj H. Somasundaram (President, Kudroli Kshetra Administrative Committee), Naveen Chandra D. Suvarna (President, All India Billava Union), Suryakant J. Suvarna (President, Billava Mahamandala and Bharat Co-operative Bank, Mumbai), Manjunath Poojary (President, Narayana Guru Nigama), Chittaranjan Garodi (President, Kankanady Garodi Kshetra), Chandrashekar (President, Sri Gokarnanatha Bank), Ashok Kumar (President, Kundapura Billava Sangha), Shankar Poojary (Vice President, Billava Mahamandala), Satish (President, Puttur Taluk Billava Sangha), Uday Poojary Ballalbagh (Founder President, Biruver Kudla Organization), Lokesh Kulur (President, Yuvavahini Organization), Ravi Poojary Chilimbi (President, Gejje Giri Kshetra), Chittaranjan (President, Atma Shakti Multi-purpose Co-operative Society), Santosh J. Poojary (Trustee and son of temple guide Janardhana Poojary), Padmanabha Kotyan (former member, State Religious Council), Bhuvanesh (President, Bantwal Billava Sangha), Leelaksha Karkera (Development Committee Member and Director, Namma Kudla Channel), Yogish Kotyan (Treasurer, Mahamandala), Neelayya, Ravi Poojary Chilimbi, and Ratnakar Poojary, among others.

The organizers expressed confidence that the 2026 convention will be a historic and unifying event, reflecting Narayana Guru’s timeless vision of equality, harmony, and spiritual enlightenment.

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Koragajja Film Highlights Ancient Coastal Culture: Minister Parameshwara Praises the Team

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2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: A new film titled “Koragajja” is set to celebrate the region’s ancient culture and traditional art forms. The movie has received appreciation from Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara, who commended its effort to preserve and promote local heritage.

“It is heartening to see movies like ‘Koragajja’ bringing our disappearing culture and art back to life. I hope more such films are made in the future,” said the Minister.

Produced under the banner of Trivikram Cinemas and Success Films, “Koragajja” will host a grand Koragajja Daiva Kola ritual on November 11, in the presence of the film’s cast and crew.

The film team including director Sudheer Attavar, actress Bhavya, producer Trivikram, and executive producer Vidyadhar Shetty met with the Home Minister to discuss the upcoming event. They also spoke about the challenges and opposition the film has faced from certain quarters.

Dr. Parameshwara extended his best wishes to the team, expressing hope that “Koragajja” will inspire more filmmakers to depict and preserve the rich traditions of coastal Karnataka.

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18-year-old Girl Marries 55-year-old Man; Video Goes Viral on Social Media

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2 days ago

November 7, 2025

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: A shocking incident has gone viral on social media where an 18-year-old girl has married a 55-year-old man. What makes the story even more surprising is that the man is her sister’s husband.

According to reports, the young woman named Nadini fell in love with her brother-in-law while helping her ailing sister at home. During her stay there, she developed feelings for him, and later, the two decided to get married.

It is said that the girl’s sister, despite being the man’s first wife, supported their marriage. A video of the couple’s wedding has now gone viral on social media platforms like Instagram.

In the viral clip, when someone asked Nadini if her husband was too old for her, she replied confidently, “From my point of view, he doesn’t look old. Only his hair is grey, and we can dye that. Even his teeth can be made whiter. Then he looks handsome.”

Her husband also responded firmly, saying he didn’t like being called old.

The video has received more than 4 lakh views and over 25,000 likes. Many netizens have reacted with mixed comments — some shocked, others amused — while a few said that “love truly knows no age.” The location of the couple has not been revealed.