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Kulala
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Tulu ,Kannada
Religion
Hinduism

Kulals are Tulu speaking Community from Coastal Karnataka,Hailing from Cultural region known as Tulunadu. Kulals are also known as Moolya/Moolyer.The Word Kulala is derived from Sanskrit word whereas the "Moolya" is a Tulu word.

History

Kulals were Basically Potters by Profession.Moolya is also called as "Moulya" since Kulals were involved in making Precious pots. Pots or vessels made was used in Temple by priests to offer food to Lord and Even in every days life. Surname "Handa" was used by Community Members in Kundapura region.

Languages

Tulu is the main Language spoken.Kulals in  Kundapura region speak Kundagannada (dielect of Kannada) Language.

Bootharadhane and Nagaradhane

Bootharadhane

Spirit Worship known as Bootha kola practiced by Tulu Communities is the very ancient Rituals of Tulunadu . Kulals are fully involved in Spirit worship and Each Family known as "Kutumba" gather once a year to perform bootha kola and other Rituals of Bootharadhane. Kulals worship Daivas like Panjurli,Kallurti,Jumadi, Sathyadevathe, Guilga, Mantradevathe ,Pilichamudi etc

Nagaradhane

Kulals worship Naga or Vasuki in relation with Bari/Bali ( clan) . Each bari among Kulals have there own Naagamoola in different parts of Tulunadu and people from same bari visit once a year during Nagapanchami to offer Milk,Nagathambila seve to Lord Naga.Kulals perform Nagamandala Pooja spending lakhs of rupees .

Bari/Bali

There are numerous sub caste or clans among Kulals. All of this bari is not only Exclusive to Kulals but also found among other Tulu Communities like Billavas , Mogaveeras ,Bunts etc.. .Some of the bari's among Kulals are. Bangera ,Banjan Bunnana,Bannan, Salian,Anchan,Kirodian,Karkera,Pulyatan,Bangan,Kuckian,Kunder, Mundaran,etc

Aliyakattu

Kulals Follow matrilineal System of inheritance known as Aliyasantana as like of other Tulu Communities.Childerns are the part of mothers family from birth to death. Mothers Family is more important than father's family.

Religious Place

"Panolibail Kallurti Daivasthana", "Nadubottu Rowdranateshwara Temple" , "Kulshekar Veera Narayana temple","Manila Mahalakshmi temple". etc are the place of interest to Kulals.

Notable people

  • M.K.Seetharam Kulal : Poet ,Writer , Karnataka State Tulu Sahitya Academy Awarde,Manglorean Star October 2007
  • DR.Annayya Kulal Ulthuru :
  • DR.Ammebala Balappa : Freedom Fighter
  • DR.M.V Kulal : Kulal Health Center Padil Mangalore.
  • Mr.Seetharam Bangera : Author
  • Karthik Banjan : Film Actor
  • Ameeta Sadashiv Kulal : Hindi Album "Jankar" actress ,Present Sandalwood.

Food Habits

As Like other Tuluvas,Kulals are Non veg lovers.Moode ,Semeda adye,pathrode,Pundi,Korirotti,Neerdose,Kottige etc are the Favorite dishes.

References

External Links

www.Kulalsworldkulal.com]

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