The culture of Karnataka is a potpourri of the myriad elements of human life. The culture is rich and colorful and expresses itself in manifold ways. Religion plays an important role in every sphere of Karnataka culture and one is awestruck by the profusion of sacred pilgrimages all over the state. The culture of Karnataka has nurtured indigenous elements and has embraced new dimensions from the neighboring states. Classical dances and music are a way of life in Karnataka and the state has contributed immensely to the pan-Indian scenario. The people of the state are amiable in nature and have proven to be great hosts for tourists. The culture of Karnataka is a unique blend of all these elements and much more. Come to this land and explore the cream of Karnataka culture.
Karnataka - the melting-pot of varied cultures where English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil & Malayalam are spoken with equal ease. The people are known as Kannadigas, who are the Kannada speaking people. The state also denotes a wealth of literature in the south Indian culture. All the works of literature are based on Sanskrit and Kannada. Karnataka’s literary creativity is seen in its various scriptures and books written in the ancient era by several saints and poets of the region.
The people of Karnataka are vibrant-earthy people for whom life itself is a celebration. The love towards this phenomenon is embedded in their culture and it finds expression through the various occasions in the Kannada calendar. Kannadigas celebrate all regional and national fairs and festivals with equal fervour. Let’s discover more about the cultural madness among people of Karnataka.