A detailed information about Indian state of Karnataka.

1. KARNATAKA
Karnatakais a state in the south
western region of India. It is the
largest state in South India and
seventh largest in India. It
was formed on 1 November 1956, with
the passage of the state
Reorganisation Act. Originally known
as the State of Mysore, it was
renamed Karnataka in 1973. The state
corresponds to the Carnatic region. Its
capital and largest city is Bangalore.

2. ABOUT KARNATAKA
• Karnataka is also known as Karunadu.Kannada is the principal
language used to communicate by the people of Karnataka which is
also mother tongue of the most.Citizen of Karnataka or who speaks
Kannada is known as Kannadiga.The present Karnataka state
consists of three different geographical regions namely Karavali or
coastal, Malenadu or Western ghats and Bayalu seemae or plains(
plateau). Arabian sea is on western side of Karnataka. The Karavali
region lies between Arabian sea on the west and
Malenadu(western ghats ) on the east. The region which is east of
Malenadu is Bayalu seemae. The human population of Karnataka as
per 2011 C.E census is around 6.25 crores or 62.5 millions.The
Karnatka has rich and diversified culture. Many ancient art forms
are practiced like Yakshagana, Dollu Kunita etc.

3. TRAVELING
• Travel to Karnataka by Air: Karnataka has seven airports in Bangalore,
Mysore, Hampi, Mangalore, Hubli, Belgaum, and Bijapur. The Bengaluru
International Airport in Bangalore and the Mangalore International Airport
are the two airports that offer international flights to and from Karnataka.
• Travel to Karnataka by Rail: All major cities of Karnataka are well linked to
other parts of the country by a wide rail network. Bangalore railway
station is the most important railway terminal. Besides, Karnataka also has
an intrastate rail network, which connects cities with in the state.Konkan
Railway connects Mumbai ( Bombay ), Kochi ( Cochin ) and Goa to coastal
region of Karnataka.
• Travel to Karnataka by Road: An excellent network of roads connects cities
internally. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) connects
the state to other major cities and states. A number of national highways
link Karnataka state with other states of India ( Bharat )Goa, Maharashtra,
Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
• Get around[edit]

4. - BY BUS
• Transportation is made easy by the
numerous services available from
the KSRTC (Karnataka State Road
Transport Corporation). They ply not
only intra-state buses, but also inter-
state buses to neighboring states.
KSRTC reservation counters are
aplenty all over the state, and tickets
can also be booked online.
Services available:

5. - BY AIR
• There are a few airports (Aerodromes) in
Karnataka, but only handful of them are
operational at Bengalooru, Mangaluru,
Hubli and Belagaum (Balagavi). There are
daily flights operating between Mangaluru
(Mangalore) and Bengaluru (Bengalore)
and also between Mumbai and Mangaluru

6. - BY WATER
• Karnataka has many rivers and sea
shore line, Yet transportation by water
is negligible as compared to other
mode of transport in the state. One can
find handful of boats sailing but mostly
used for personal purposes or
fishing.There are several factors which
have hindered the water transportation
in Karnataka.

7. - FOOD
• These are a few specialty dishes you can feast on in Karnataka:
• Dosa - A thin dough baked until crisp and containing masala. To eat, pieces
are broken off and dipped in one of the amazing sauces (chutney) that
accompany the dish.
• Bisibele Baath - Made of vegetables, rice and lentils and a lot of spices.
• Raagi and Akki Rottis - Similar to tortillas but made of raagi (English: coracan,
finger millet) or rice flour and black cumin, asafoetida, fresh coriander, grated
coconut, green chillies and finely chopped onions.
• Raagi Mudde – A staple food in some South Indian households. It is basically
made by cooking raagi flour in water and rolling it into thick-consistency balls.
Raagi mudde is swallowed and not chewed after dipping it into ghee and
sambar.
• Idli - Idli, also romanized "idly", is made by steaming batter — traditionally
made from black lentils and rice — into patties using a two to three inch
diameter mold.
• Jolada Rotti: A thin tortilla made of Jawar baked on both sides for 2-3
minutes, grown in northern part of Karnataka. Preferable to have with brinjal
curry.

8. LANGUAGE
• Kannada is one of the Dravidian languages of
South India. Apart from being the language of
the majority in Karnataka, there are also a
large number of people speaking it in the
neighboring states of Karnataka i.e. Kerala,
Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra.

9. HISTORY
• The history of Karnataka goes back more than two millennia. Several great
empires and dynasties have ruled over Karnataka and have contributed greatly to
the history, culture and development of Karnataka
• The impact of kingdoms of Karnataka origin have been felt over other parts of
India also. The Chindaka Nagas of central India Gangas, Rashtrakutas
of Manyakheta, Chalukyas of Vengi, Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri were all of
Kannada origin who later took to encouraging local languages.
• In the medieval and early modern periods, the Vijayanagara Empire and
the Bahmani Sultanate became the major powers in Karnataka. The latter
disintegrated to form five Deccan Sultanats. The Deccan Sultanates defeated the
Vijayanagara Empire in 1565.
• After the Anglo-Mysore Wars, where the East India Company defeated the forces
of Tipu Sultan, Company Rule began in India. Karnataka was divided between
Bombay State, Mysore State, and Hyderabad State. Formal rule under the British
Crown began in 1858. During this time, railways and airways, as well as modern
universities were introduced in Karnataka.
• India became Independent in 1947, and according to the States Reorganizatio Act,
1956, the Kannada-speaking areas of Hyderabad State, Madras State were unified
with Mysore State. The state was renamed Karnataka in 1973.

10. DRESS
• Women in Karnataka wear their
traditional dress of Saree. The sarees are
weaved with cotton and silk fabric. As a
result most of the Karnataka people
prefer to wear silk sarees. In ancient
times Karnataka region was famous for
silk fabric. Still, we can find beautifully
designed silk sarees in every place
of Karnataka

11. CULTURE
• Contemporary theatre culture in
Karnataka is one of the most vibrant
in India with organizations like
Ninasam, Ranga Shankara and Rang
on foundations laid down by the
Gubbi Veeranna Nataka Company.
Veeragase, Kamsale and Dollu
Kunitha are popular dance forms.
Bharatanatya also enjoys wide
patronage in Karnataka

12. THANK YOU
-BY JODHVEER SINGH