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Lead Section: The Tulu language is widely considered one of the most rich and well organized for many reasons. Found largely in Karnataka, it's spoken primarily within the Indian state. Dating back several hundred years,the language has developed numerous defining qualities. The Tulu people follow a saying which promotes leaving negative situations and finding newer, more positive ones. The language, however, is not as popular as others which means it could become endangered and extinct very soon. The influence of more mainstream languages such as Hindi and Bengali present a danger for the Tulu people. With the right degree of awareness, we can help promote Tulu to more people who may appreciate it and it's uniqueness.

The beginning of the Tulu People

The origins of the the first Tulu people arose in Barkur around the 14th century. The language is apart of the Dravidian group. The large portion of the remaining speakers resides in this area which can be considered within modern-day India. Charition mine, was a play that helped gain the language a lot of recognition. The play focused around Karnataka which resulted in many new followers.

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