Culture finds equation between Tulu and Malayalam

       Culture breaks boundaries and fences to make itself felt among people. Tulu culture is so ancient in nature that it has overcome all the geographical and political restrictions because though Tulu and Malayalam lands are politically separate yet culturally they cannot be set apart. External factors may be obvious but there is something beyond one must see about the similarities between these two cultures. Both are consumers especially they are lovers of coconut oil. They share a common ground in worshiping Daiva or spirits. Regarding the authorities of the families Tulu and Malayalam have adopted the ALIYA SANTHANA rule. In other words the son-in-law of the house becomes the person who has an authority in a family.

      The Spirit worship or Daivaradhane can be thrown more light because it is an important aspect in the lives of the two cultures wherein the 'search for truth is the object of Dharma.' Vishnumurthi which is ‘sun’ in boothakola, Paksasa, Padaveeran, Chooliyaar, Bhahavathi, Moovaalankuyi Chamundi are some of the Daivas that are fondly worshiped by the people. The forgotten names of Tulunadu always create nostalgic memories. The Southern West Coast was once upon a time known as ‘The Malabar Coast.’  

    A number of ancient mosques that are built around the West Coast have become a unquestionable proof of the history of the area that unites the people of Mangalore and Tulunadu. Malayalam names like Ballal Krishnan Nayar leaves a hint that ‘Ballal’ is Tulu in origin whereas ‘Nayar’ is Malayalam in origin. Malayalam and Tulu language has a lot of common features because they are ‘Dravidian Language’ by root. The poems and literature in both the languages are few other means of knowing the similarities.