Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c5.997

c5.997

Kannaḍa, Kuṭaku, Toṭa, Koḍa, etc. come under the western group. Kannaḍa is used in Mysore and the vicinity of the Districts of Coimbatore, Salem, Bellary, Anantapore etc. Baḍaka used in the Nilgiris, Kurumpa, used in the vicinity of Nilgiris, Kuṭaku used in Coorg, are the sub divisions of Kannaḍa. In edicts from the 5th century Kannaḍa could be seen in its ancient form. The modern Kannaḍa has been used from 16th century onwards. Tulu is in use in places between the rivers Candragiri in the south of Southern Canara and Kalyāṇapuri. Only a few ancient songs could be included in Tulu literature. The Malayālam script is used to write Tulu. But now certain books in Tulu have been published using Kannaḍa script.