BUNT'S COMMUNITY
These are the 5 common surnames in Bunt's.
What is Shetty, Hegde, Rai, Alva(Poonja, Chowta, Malli, Sooda, Melanta, Pakkala, Mada, Bhandhary, Sheneva, Ajila, Sulya )?
This famous Cardiologist and former VC of Manipal University received several awards including "Padma Bhushan" in 2010 and "Padma Vibhushan" in 2021.
Who is Dr. B.M. Hegde?
Celebration of 5 days of this festival with BoodNeer, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Pooja, Baliyendra Pooja and Go(cow) Pooja.
What is Thudar Parba or Deepawali?
She is famous Bollywood actress whose name is also associated with yoga and fitness.
What is Shilpa Shetty?
This is traditional postpartum dish which helps the new mother to recover after childbirth.
What is Bananthi mard or Chaye.
This is a traditional spirit worship ceremony commonly performed by BUNTS
What is Bhoota- Kola?
He is famous bunt Banker revived Vijaya Bank in the 20th Century?
Who is Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty?
This is an annual, traditional buffalo race held on slushy tracks.
What is Kambala?
She is a famous pop singer who was awarded the best pop artist for her work in 1998.
Who is Shwetha Shetty?
This dish is made with turmeric leaves.
What is Arshina yele hittu(adde)?
This is the the traditional system of inheritance Bunts historically follow.
What is Aliyasantana?
Wall Street Journal has called him the "The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery" for making heart surgery affordable.
Who is Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty?
The tradition of sending symbolic gifts from the brides house after an year of marriage as a practice of strengthening bond between the family.
What is Horekanike?
She is a global Icon. Who won many awards including Padmashri in 2009 and the Govt of France awarded her with order of Arts and Letters in 2012.
This is special delicacy which also has become a synonym for Mangalore!
What is Kori Rotti?
This word means warrior or Powerful man?
What is Bunt?
He was a first Bunt who served for Supreme Court of India from 1967- 1973 later whose son also became a Supreme Court judge .
Who is Justice K.S. Hegde?
This is a festival marking the New year for the Tuluva community.
What is Bishu Parbha or Ugadi?
She is a legendary Bunt woman for the dignity and honor of Bunt women and also there is a epic poem on her honor.
Who is Siri Alva(Alvedi)?
This restaurant is famous for his Ghee roast.
What is Shetty Lunch home?
This is the matrilineal clan or lineage name in the Bunt social structure.
Bari(Tulu) and Bali(Kundapur kannada)
He was a receiver of the 1st Karnataka Gadinada Rathna award along with Kannada Sahitya Academy award and Pampa award for his contribution in literature.
Who is Kayyar Kinhanna Rai?
This is an elaborate ,all- night ceremony practiced to worship serpent deities involving sacred intricate serpent design on the ground with colored powders.
What is Naga Mandala?
She is an historical figure who was a Tuluva Queen of Ullala.
Who is Rani Abbakka Chowta?
This sweet and savory dish and is named after a place.
What is Mangalore Buns?