Karavali Wikimedians/Events/Tuluvas Aati Month Documentaion

The Karavali Wikimedians User Group and Tulu Wikimedians, with support from the Wikimedia Foundation, are in the process of documenting Tuluvas Aati Month through audio, video, articles, and photographs. This initiative showcases the overall progress and final stages of the project in collaboration with the community. The program was held at the AJ Grand Elite Hotel, Mangalore.

Venue and date

1. Venue: AJ Grand Elite Hotel, Yekkur, Mangalore
2. Date: 25.12.2025, Wednesday 10.00am (IST)

Objectives

The Karavali Wikimedians and Tulu Wikimedians are collaboratively launching a comprehensive documentation project focused on preserving and promoting the living heritage of the Tuluvas during the Aati month. This project aims to capture and document various aspects of Tulu culture, including rituals, traditions, games, food, and other related elements. The collected materials will be presented in the form of videos, audio recordings, photographs, and detailed articles on Wikimedia platforms.

Preservation of Cultural Heritage

To safeguard and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Tuluvas, particularly the unique traditions and practices observed during the Aati month.

Documentation and Dissemination

To document the living traditions in various formats and disseminate this knowledge through Wikimedia projects, ensuring accessibility to a global audience.

Awareness and Education

To raise awareness about the significance of the Aati month and educate both the local community and a broader audience about Tuluva customs and heritage.

Agenda

• Progress report.
• Watching the videos of Tuluvas Aati Month.
• Future education program.

Interested in Participation

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1. Vishwanatha Badikana (talk) 03:17, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
2. Ashay vb (talk) 09:56, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
3. ChiK (talk) 13:57, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
4. Kishore Kumar Rai (talk) 16:07, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
5. ShettyJyothi (talk) 16:09, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
6. Hariprasad Shetty10 (talk) 16:45, 24 December 2024 (UTC)
7. --Bharathesha Alasandemajalu (talk) 02:21, 25 December 2024 (UTC)

Deliberation

On 25th December 2024, a special program was organized to showcase a walkthrough of videos captured during the AAti month rituals, games, and other activities. The event offered a unique opportunity to revisit the traditions and festivities that were celebrated during the month. With nearly 10 participants in attendance, the session provided a lively atmosphere for discussion, reflection, and engagement. The participants had the chance to reminisce about the key moments of the rituals and games, sharing their personal experiences and observations. The videos not only served as a visual reminder of the cultural significance of AAti month but also helped strengthen community bonds by bringing everyone together to celebrate and learn. It was an enriching experience that encouraged a deeper appreciation of the traditions and values upheld during the program.