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Area: 1, 92, 000 Sq. Km.
Language: Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Hindi and English.
Best Time to Visit: September to April.
Capital City Bangalore
Airports Bangalore, Mangalore and Belgaum.
Karnataka the lofty state is bounded by Maharashtra and Goa
states in the North and North East; by the Arabian sea in the
West; by Kerala and Tamilnadu states in the south and by the
states of Andhra Pradesh in the East. Bangalore is the state
capital. The state boasts of a diverse flora and fauna, which
make it a tourist's paradise.
The state's long and colourful history, and the many forts,
temples, mosques, and churches make it a great place to
explore. Garden city Bangalore, Jog Falls, the beaches of
Karwar and Malpe, Golgumbuz in Bijapur, the stone temples of
Belur and Halebid, Mysore Palace, the list is endless.
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Capital of Karnataka
Bangalore, the capital goes by many names -- the Garden City
of India, India's Manhattan and Silicon Valley. One of the
most industrialized cities of the country, its pleasant
climate makes it the seat of much commercial and cultural
enterprise. Rich in Sandalwood, Rosewood and Silk.
It has a lot to offer than a day or two of sight seeing.
Bangalore came into its own after it was converted into the
summer capital of Mysore by Tipu Sultan. The Wodeyars also
contributed in the city's beautification. Bangalore, is
undoubtedly the trump card of Karnataka.
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History of Karnataka
Karnataka's history takes us back to pre-historic times. The
earliest find of
the Stone Age period in India was an hand axe at Lingasugur in Raichur district. Chandra gupta Maurya, the great
Indian emperor abdicated his throne to embrace Jainism at
Shravanabelagola. In 1956, the Kannada-speaking areas were grouped
along with the princely state of Mysore to form what we now call
Karnataka in 1973. Karnataka has the imprint of many dynasties.
Prominent among them were the Chalukyas, the Hoysalas and the
mighty Vijayanagara Empire.
Culture of Karnataka
Karnataka possesses a rich cultural heritage. The folk theatre has
an ancient and rich tradition, the two principal forms being
Yakshagana and the puppet theatre. 'Yakshagana' is akin to
Kathakali of Kerala in the choice of its elaborate costumes and
vigorous dancing. 'Bhootada Kunita' (Dance of the Divine Cult), 'Nagamandala'
and the demon dance are some quaint rituals prevalent only in
Dakshina Kannada coastal area.
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Handicrafts of Karnataka
Karnataka is famous for its aesthetic craftsmanship in sandalwood
and rosewood. Eye-catching items of furniture, in-lay work, coffee
tables, wall hangings etc. are worthwhile purchases. Rich silks,
wooden toys, leather puppets, Bidriware and other artifacts make
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