Aatidonji dina' celebrated in Pilikula

July 26, 2011

Mangalore, July 26: The Pilikula Nisargadhama Society organised the 'Aatidonji dina' (a day in the month of 'Aati') celebrations at the 'Gutthina Mane' at Samskruthi Grama in Pilikula Biological Park for the fourth consecutive year, on Monday.

During the Aati month, farmers have less work and more time to play games such as Chenna Mane at home, Zilla Panchayat President Shailaja Bhat said after inaugurating the celebrations in the presence of Moodbidri MLA Abhaychandra and Deputy Comisioner Dr N S Chennappa Gowda.

Several women enthusiastically took part in the Chenna Mane competition, wherein the manes (a rectangular board with a specific number of sunken areas in which tamarind seeds or beads are put) are used to play the game. Those who did not know how to play the game, quickly learnt it from others. This game, which can be played by a single person, or two to three persons, is played by distributing the 'manjotti' (tamarind seeds/beads) from one sunken area among the 12 compartments in a particular order.

Enticing food

Visitors were enticed with 18 varieties of food that are specially prepared in Tulunadu. Some of them are prepared only during the Aati month.

Many of those who had prepared the items said the visitors had asked them for recipes of certain dishes such as 'pathrode', 'nurge soppuda ambade', 'arita pundit' and 'palekayida gatti'.

ALBUM

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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