Tulu Wiktionary, Tulu Wikisource go live

Tulu Wiktionary was in incubation since August 2018, and Tulu Wikisource was in incubation since March 2024

Updated - October 30, 2024 06:23 pm IST - MANGALURU

The main page of Tulu Wiktionary, which went live on October 30, 2024.  

The main page of Tulu Wiktionary, which went live on October 30, 2024.   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

In an exciting development for Tulu speaking people, the Tulu Wiktionary and Tulu Wikisource went live at 6 a.m. (IST) on October 30.

Tulu Wiktionary, one of the online dictionaries maintained by the US-based Wikimedia Foundation, is now accessible to all people. Users can search, edit, and contribute to the dictionary, ensuring it remains a rich and growing resource for the language.

Tulu Wikisource is a free online digital library that hosts source texts in the public domain or under open copyright. Users can access, read, and contribute by transcribing and proofreading texts to ensure accuracy.

At the Wikiconfernce India 2016 in Chandigarh, Bharatesha Alasandemajalu, Katherine Maher, Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation, USA,  U. B. Pavanaja, and Vishwanatha Badikana, announced that Tulu Wikipedia would go live on the night of August 5, 2016.

At the Wikiconfernce India 2016 in Chandigarh, Bharatesha Alasandemajalu, Katherine Maher, Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation, USA, U. B. Pavanaja, and Vishwanatha Badikana, announced that Tulu Wikipedia would go live on the night of August 5, 2016. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Vishwanatha Badikana, president, Karavali Wikimedians, Mangaluru and Bharathesha Alasademajalu, its member and a writer for Tulu Wikipedia, told The Hindu that this achievement is the result of six years of dedicated voluntary efforts by the Karavali Wikimedians and Tulu Wikimedians.

Karavali Wikimedians is a registered body of Wikipedia writers and editors affiliated to the Wikimedia Foundation. Tulu Wikimedians is a community of Tulu Wikipedia writers and editors.

“The launch of these two platforms is a major step in promoting and preserving Tulu language and culture on the global stage, ensuring that future generations can continue to learn and engage with this rich cultural heritage,” Mr Badikana said.

Tulu Wiktionary

Wiktionary is a free, multilingual online dictionary providing definitions, etymologies, pronunciations, translations, and more. Unlike traditional dictionaries, it is collaboratively edited by volunteers from around the world, making it a dynamic and ever-evolving resource. Tulu Wiktionary will provide in-depth information on words in Tulu language, with usage examples, word origins, and grammatical details, offering immense value to language learners, linguists, and cultural scholars alike, they said.

U. B. Pavanaja, admin of Tulu and Kannada Wikipedia and an IT expert, is the mentor of Tulu Wiktionary.

U. B. Pavanaja, admin of Tulu and Kannada Wikipedia and an IT expert, is the mentor of Tulu Wiktionary. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Team members of Tulu Wiktionary

U. B. Pavanaja, admin of Tulu and Kannada Wikipedia and an IT expert, is the mentor of Tulu Wiktionary. He is also the secretary of Karavali Wikimedians.

In addition to Mr. Badikana, a college teacher and Mr. Alasademajalu, who is an engineer-cum-bank employee, the key editors of Tulu Wiktionary are Kishore Kumar Rai Sheni, a college principal, Jyothi Shetty, an engineering college teacher, and Yakshitha, an IT professional, among others.

Kishore Kumar Rai Sheni, Treasurer, Karavali Wikimedians and a key writer and editor of Tulu Wikipedia. 

Kishore Kumar Rai Sheni, Treasurer, Karavali Wikimedians and a key writer and editor of Tulu Wikipedia.  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Yakshitha, an IT professional, and a key editor of Tulu Wiktionary.

Yakshitha, an IT professional, and a key editor of Tulu Wiktionary. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement 

Bharathesha Alasademajalu, a key writer and an editor of Tulu Wikipedia, is also extending technical support to Tulu Wiktionary.

Bharathesha Alasademajalu, a key writer and an editor of Tulu Wikipedia, is also extending technical support to Tulu Wiktionary. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement 

“Tulu Wiktionary had 3,189 pages, including categories, templates, talk pages and redirects. It had 44 editors and 10,428 edits as on October 30,” said Mr. Badikana.

Technichal support is provided by Anoop Rao Karkala and Chidananda Kampaa, IT professionals, and Mr. Alasademajalu.

Tulu Wiktionary was in incubation stage since August 2018.

“Tulu Wiktionary will serve as a vital resource for the global Tulu community, offering a digital space where language enthusiasts and scholars can collaboratively expand and refine the Tulu lexicon,” Mr. Alasandemajalu said.

Tulu Wikisource

The Tulu Wikisource will focus on preserving original Tulu documents such as books, letters, historical texts, and literary works, making them accessible to a global audience. This platform will be particularly useful for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the preservation of Tulu literary heritage, they said.

Anoop Rao Karkala, mentor of Tulu Wikisource, offers technical support to Tulu Wiktionary.

Anoop Rao Karkala, mentor of Tulu Wikisource, offers technical support to Tulu Wiktionary. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Team of Tulu Wikisource

Anoop Rao is the mentor of Tulu Wikisource. Kavitha G. Kana is the organiser.

Other key readers and editors are Shreelatha Halemane, Babitha Shetty, Pragathi B. H., Vinoda Mamatha Rai, all home makers, Haripasad Shetty, a college teacher, and Mr. Badikana, Mr. Alasandemajalu and Ms. Yakshitha.

Vishwanatha Badikana, president, Karavali Wikimedians, Mangaluru and a key writer and editor of Tulu Wikipedia.

Vishwanatha Badikana, president, Karavali Wikimedians, Mangaluru and a key writer and editor of Tulu Wikipedia. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement 

The Wikisource had six Tulu books and 969 pages (including categories, templates, talk pages and redirects), 26 editors and 6,143 edits as on October 30.

The Wikisource was in incubation stage since March 2024.

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