Mangaluru: Documenting the history and achievements of the Kella lineage of Kella Puttige, which served as prominent military commanders during the Alupa dynasty’s rule in Tulunadu, is essential to preserving the region’s heritage, said Dr Tukaram Poojary, president of the Rani Abbakka Study Centre.
Speaking at the release of Kella Puttige-ya Kellaru, authored by historian Dr P.N. Narasimha Murthy and published by the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy at Tulu Bhavana, Poojary said Tulunadu’s identity extended beyond its rituals and worship practices. He stressed the need to research lesser-known aspects of the region’s history and pass them on to future generations.
Author Narasimha Murthy said understanding the history of one’s homeland was the best way to honour it. He said the book was the result of 35 years of research, including inscription studies and extensive fieldwork.
Senior researcher and Karnataka Rajyotsava Award recipient Dr Indira Hegde, former Tulu Academy president A.C. Bhandary and the author were felicitated by former MLA J.R. Lobo.
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president Taranath Gatti Kapikad presided over the event. K.P. Jagadish Adhikari, Dr M.P. Srinath and Jayanthi S. Bangera attended as chief guests.