Archive · 7 Nov 2025
New Tulu Book Documents Women's Folklore Fieldwork Experiences
A new book written in the Tulu language is out!
It's called 'Baragere Barambu Tuluvvere Puncha Nadu Ondu' and it's all about what it's like for researchers who go out into villages to study old stories and traditions.
The author, Dr. Indira Heggade, shares her own experiences doing this kind of work.
She talks about how it can be harder for women researchers when they are in rural areas.
The book is written in Tulu, which makes it feel very connected to the culture it's studying.
People who read it will learn a lot about folklore and the people who study it.
It's considered a helpful guide for students who want to do similar research.
A new Tulu book, 'Baragere Barambu Tuluvvere Puncha Nadu Ondu,' documents folklore fieldwork experiences.
Authored by researcher Dr. Indira Heggade, the book was released at Tulu Bhavana.
The book highlights the challenges women researchers face during fieldwork in rural areas.
It is considered a valuable resource for young scholars studying folklore.
Speakers at the release emphasized the book's role in strengthening Tulu-language documentation and the importance of field immersion.
- Who
- Dr. Indira Heggade, a researcher
- What
- Released a new book in Tulu titled 'Baragere Barambu Tuluvvere Puncha Nadu Ondu' that chronicles fieldwork experiences in folklore research, highlighting the challenges faced by women researchers.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Tulu Bhavana
- Why
- To document and share on-ground experiences in folklore fieldwork, offering insights into socio-cultural realities and serving as a guiding resource for young scholars.
- Author
- Dr. Indira Heggade
- Book Title
- Baragere Barambu Tuluvvere Puncha Nadu Ondu
- Language
- Tulu
- Release Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- Tulu Bhavana
