Karnataka

temple

Adichunchanagiri, also called Sri Adichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Math, is a religious mutt in Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka State, India is a Vokkaliga community Mutt.

forest

A female Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) walks the dry expanse of the Jayamangali Blackbuck Reserve in Karnataka. Two juvenile males are also seen in the dry open woodland. Blackbucks are a protected antelope species in India.

river

The Kaveri is a large Indian river. The origin of the river is at Talakaveri, Kodagu in Karnataka, flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the southern Deccan plateau through the southeastern lowlands, emp…

temple · hills

Police and security officials guard outside Sravanabelagola temple, one of the most important centres for Jain community to avoid any untoward incidents in Karnataka.

Gone are the days when the neighbourhood park had a few slides, swings and a track for walkers/joggers.

bazaar · river

Men selling fresh fish at a fish market in Tumkur district in the state of Karnataka, India. Tumkur district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. The district headquarters are located at Tumakur.

hills · festival

Jain community members shower this ancient statue with sandalwood paste during the Mahamastakabhishek festival. The colossal monolithic statue of Gomateshwara or Bahubali is situated at Shravanabelagola, 158 km away from Bangalore.

wildlife · forest

A lone elephant grazes on dry grasses of Bandipur National Park in Karnataka, India. Bandipur National Park established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger, is a national park located in the south Indian state of Karnataka.

river · aerial

Flying over Agastya Lake and heading towards Badami Caves in Karnataka. Aerial view of Bagalkot district. See Badami with the Buthanatha temple at the end of Lake Agasthya with the stairs where local women do the washing of their clothes.

temple

Dedicated to the teachings of Wisdom and Compassion of the Buddha and the Palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.

river · fort

Windy evening and view of settlement along the banks of Tungabhadra river in Karnataka and amazing view of Raichur Fort. Rocky area with nucleated settlement and most of builds are constructed with rocks.

coastline · temple

Murudeshwara Temple in Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada District in Karnataka state is famous for the world’s second tallest Shiva statue.

hills

Ramanagara as we know it today would probably never have the same appeal if Sholay was not shot there. The film was iconic and the iconic status rubbed off on Ramanagaraor Ramgarh as it is known in the film.

birds · desert

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) is an all black bird with a distinctive forked tail. Found in the tropical region, they are in great number in southern India. One can see them roost on the millet crops in the farms of South India.

wildlife

A leopard looks lost as it is stuck inside a house enclosure. Forest officials tranquilize it to move it to a safer location. Hundreds watch as it is lifted into a metal cage and drenched with water.

hills · festival

Compilation of archival footage of Lord Bahubali's Mahamastakabhisheka at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, India. Jain community members shower this ancient statue with milk during the Mahamastakabhishek festival.

river · hills

Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in Asia after the Nohkalikai Falls with a height of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

monsoon · bus

During the monsoon in Gadag, Karnataka, a state roadways bus is caught in powerful floodwaters and becomes partially submerged. As the water level rises and currents grow stronger, local residents step in to rescue the stranded passengers.

A group of tribal drummers perform at the annual Lokotsava Festival, organised by Janapada Loka in Karnataka. Janapada Loka celebrates many folk cultural events throughout the year. Of the many, Lokotsava has been the most anticipated one.

Namaskar, a majority of Tourists except this Frenchman are not aware of the real history behind the Huge stone idol of Bhagwan Shri.

monsoon · hills

Coffee production in India is dominated in the hill tracts of South Indian states, with the state of Karnataka accounting 53% followed by Kerala 28% and Tamil Nadu 11% of production of 8,200 tonnes.

bus · bazaar

Auto wallas are waiting for the commuters outside the Davanagere bus stand in Karnataka. View of KSRTC bus stand can also be seen from top KSRTC buses are waiting for passengers travel by buses. Tain is also passing by .