BANA Seattle

Welcome to the AATA Spoken Tulu Class – an exciting initiative to keep our language and culture alive through learning and sharing. About the Program The AATA (America Tulu Association) is proud to introduce Bale Tulu Paterga – free online spoken Tulu classes designed for everyone interested in learning the beautiful Tulu language. Whether you are completely new or simply want to reconnect with your roots, these classes are open to all.

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our cherished mother, Smt. N. Shabari V. Shetty. A loving wife to the late Shri K. Vasanthkumar Shetty, she passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Her Uttarakriye ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:30 pm at St. Sebastian Platinum Hall, Bendoor, Mangalore - 575002. We would be grateful for your presence as we remember her beautiful life and share fond memories together. With heartfelt thanks, Shirish & Sandhya Ariyana, A

Simoul Alva has always been a visual thinker, an only child raised in Mumbai by a teacher mother and a father with a background in finance. She found her first creative outlet in drawing. Films and books became early companions, offering her a window into worlds that would later influence her imagination as a designer. But it wasn’t until a senior in high school introduced her to the National Institute of Design (NID) that Simoul saw a future in design. She would go on to be one of just 100 stud