Litterateur, Tulu conservationist Palthady Ramakrishna Achar passes away

He also played an important role in shedding light on the first freedom struggle of ‘Tulunad’, fought against the British in the 1830s under the leadership of Kedambadi Ramegowda.

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Championing Tulu culture

He encouraged research into the folklore of ‘Tulunad’ and the study of Tulu in schools when he was the president of the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.

Achar was the member and leader of Kannada Sangh, Tulu Sangh, Yakshagana Sangh, and Community Sangh. He rejuvenated them and worked hard for the development of Tulu language.

His Ph.D study thesis ‘Nalike Dances’ introduced the dance forms of ‘Tulunad’ to the outside world.

Achar’s collections of poetry include Kiran, Melukadidga, Ajake, Dunipu, Pachekural, Polabu of Tulu culture, Naga Bermer, Tulu Kalpuga, Kedambadi Rama Gowda, Attavar Anantacharya, Naga Berme, Kanara Raitha Bandaya, Panars of Tulunad and Folk Tales of Tulunad.

His works are characteristic of ‘Tulunad’. He wrote the lyrics for voice scrolls like Tulva Siri, Tulva Mallige, Arthida Poo, Sri Kshetra Darshan and Pranama.

Achar is survived by wife, two daughters and a son.

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