Digital Encyclopedia
Tulupedia
A community-built digital encyclopedia dedicated to Tulu language, history, culture, folklore, and traditions, serving as the living knowledge repository for Tulunad.
Tulu Cultural Research Foundation
Preserving Tulu heritage through technology, research, education and community initiatives.
This page provides an overview of TCRF's ongoing work, digital tools, and cultural research. Tulupedia serves as a community discovery layer—directing visitors to official sources and platforms for in-depth information.
2023Established
MangaluruHeadquarters
Non-ProfitRegistered Trust
Technology & Language Tools
Digital Initiatives
Accessible digital platforms and open computational tools officially associated with TCRF.
Interactive Script Tool
Pajje (Tulu Lipi Tracer)
An interactive digital calligraphy and script tracer that guides learners through standardized Tulu characters stroke-by-stroke with real-time feedback and progress tracking.
Unicode Standard
Language Technology
Tulu Unicode Font Initiative
Standardized Unicode-compliant Tulu digital typefaces engineered from ancient palm-leaf paleography, enabling digital typing across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.
Knowledge Base
Lexicography & Linguistics
Tulu Digital Dictionary
A curated digital lexicon cataloging Tulu vocabulary, dialect variations, pronunciations, and idioms to empower linguists, learners, and speakers.
Academic Press & Literacy
Education & Publications
Making Tulu literature, script literacy, and research accessible to learners worldwide.
Through Punname Publications, TCRF's dedicated academic imprint, extensive research is transformed into published books, script primers, and educational resources.
Jeetige - Tulu Script Guide
A foundational primer introducing the standardized modern Tulu script orthography for students, educators, and new learners.
Academic & Cultural Books
Scholarly and literary publications including 'Budugade', 'Koti Chennayer', and 'Mugiyandi Taadi', preserving coastal narratives in print.
Script Literacy & Training
Structured instructional programs, script learning materials, and institutional workshops designed to build practical literacy.
Community Engagement
Events & Community Outreach
Engaging the public through academic conclaves, workshops, and cultural awareness initiatives.
TCRF regularly engages with students, scholars, cultural practitioners, and community members through seminars, script workshops, and public outreach activities. Key initiatives include the landmark Tulunad Conclave, university-level script workshops, and the installation of standardized Tulu Lipi signage at heritage sites across the region.
Detailed event schedules, past conference proceedings, photograph galleries, and upcoming programmes are maintained directly on the official TCRF events portal.
Discover more of TCRF's work
Explore the foundation's initiatives, activities, publications and resources through its official website.
Visit TCRF Official Website