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In the heart of Tulu Nadu, the air was thick with the scent of jasmine and woodsmoke. It was the eve of the annual village festival, and everyone was preparing for the ritual dance that would bring the spirits to life. Young Kiran, a native of the coast near Mangalore, watched as the elders donned their vibrant, traditional attire—saffron silks and intricate jewelry that caught the flickering torchlight.

Lunch is the main meal. Dinner is usually lighter. And chai is the solution to every problem—tired? Chai. Sad? Chai. Celebrating? Chai. desi tullu images