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Karnataka’s Culture

Karnataka is unique for its rich cultural heritage in terms of art, dress culture, food culture, architecture, and more. 

In terms of classical music, both Carnatic and Hindustani music have thrived in Karnataka. 

The renowned composer and singer Purandaradasa, who hailed from Karnataka, is acclaimed as the ‘Pitamaha’ (grandsire) of Carnatic music for his invaluable contribution. Karnataka is also home to captivating folk music.

Karnataka has carved a niche for itself in various dance forms. Yakshagana, Pilivesha, Kunitha, and other dance types have originated in the state and entertained people. 

Karnataka is home to many beautiful arts and crafts. The magnificent Mysore Painting of Karnataka is a fine example of art that has emerged from Karnataka. Hase Chitra, Badami murals, and tribal art forms have also flourished in Karnataka.

Karnataka observes many festivals throughout the year. Some festivals stem from religion, while others stem from cultural legacy. Dussehra is an important festival of the state, celebrated in Mysore.

The diverse cuisine of Karnataka has a direct impact on Karnataka’s culture. Some mouthwatering dishes have originated from the state. READ IN DETAIL ABOUT KARNATAKA’S CULTURE AND TRADITION.

 

Kambala – A Traditional Celebration in Rural Karnataka

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Kambala is an annual festival celebrated in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. The festival involves the traditional buffalo race, a popular and unique sport among the farming community of the state. This yearly event is celebrated with much enthusiasm and fervour in most parts of Dakshina Kannada, including Mangalore. The Kambala festival season starts […]

Groundnut Festival Bangalore

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Kadalekai Parishe, the annual groundnut fair, is held on the last Monday of Karthika Masa (a month in Hindu calendar) near Dodda Ganesha temple, near the Bull Temple at Basavanagudi in Bangalore.  The fair starts from the previous day with people thronging to the stalls selling a variety of groundnuts.  The day is a full […]

Ayudha Puja – Worshiping of Tools and Weaponries

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Dasara, Dushera, Navarathri … the very names symbolize resplendence. Think of this grand Indian festival and the mind fills itself with all the vibrancy a festive occasion denotes. So much so that, the very month in which the Dasara is celebrated turns out to become special, for it includes nine continuous days of festivity, each […]

Dasara Doll Festival – Significance and History

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Navaratri is a major festival of the Hindus that is celebrated in various styles all over the country every year. Different states of the country have different names and customs for celebrating this festival. In the southern part of India, the festival of Navaratri is celebrated with a very interesting and unique tradition called Bombe […]

History of Mysore Dasara – The A to Z

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Mysore Dasara is the Nada habba or state festival of Karnataka. Often called Navaratri, it is a 10-day festival with the last day being Vijayadashami. According to a legend, Vijayadashami denotes the victory of truth over evil. For, it was the day the Hindu Goddess Chamundeshwari killed the demon Mahishasura. Mahishasurana Ooru and Mysore Dasara […]

Naga Panchami

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Naga Panchami habba or Festival  is one of the auspicious day for Hindu women. India, the land of cobra, and snake charmers as it is famous for, has special reverence for the snakes. The serpents are associated with many Gods in the Hindu mythology. Naga (snake) Panchami is the 5th day of the Shravana month of […]

Vaikuntha Ekadashi – The Legend and Rituals

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Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Also spelled as Vaikuntha Ekadasi or Vaikunta Ekadasi) is a very auspicious day observed by the Hindus. The Ekadashi is also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi or Swarga Vathil Ekadashi. What makes Vaikuntha Ekadashi Special? While all the Ekadashi’s are auspicious, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is more special because it is believed that on this auspicious […]