Karnataka

industry

Coffee beans growing on a coffee tree in Karnataka, South India. environment. Organic coffee is an expanding market worldwide.

wildlife · river

On the Shimoga Thirthahalli road, around 14 km from Shimoga is the Sakrebailu Elephant Camp. The camp houses several captive elephants. Sakrebailu is an eco-tourism center. The elephants in these camps are trained by skilled Mahouts.

music

Elderly women in Karnataka singing a folk song with high pitch. This folk song also highlights culture and identity of Karnataka.

hills

Sravanabelagola also called Gomateshwara Shravanabelagola, a great centre for Jain culture is situated at a distance of about 100 kms from Mysore and is famous for its colossal statue of Gomateshwara who is also referred to as Lord Bahubali…

bus

Shravanabelagola Bus stand in, Karnataka. Tourist buses, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KRTC) leaves the station as other buses awaits for the passengers.

hills · temple

Exterior view of Himavad Gopalswamy Temple in Karnataka.. Himavad Gopalaswamy Betta, is a hill located in the Chamarajanagar district of the state of Karnataka,at a height of 1450m India and is extensively wooded.

temple · politics

Coffee plantation. Coffee beans growing on a coffee tree in Karnataka, South India. Coffea is a genus of flowering plants whose seeds, called coffee beans, are used to make coffee. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family.

river · hills

Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

forest · wildlife

Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 100 km from Bangalore in the districts of Mysore, Bangalore and Mandya. It is spread around 102.59 sq. km. River Cauvery forms the northern and eastern boundary of the sanctuary.

festival · ceremony

28 December 2009, Sravanabelagola, Karnataka, India. In one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India, we see a puja performed on the sculpture of Gomateshwara Jaina (Bahubali), the great Jain teacher king.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

river · lake

The Ulsoor Lake is in central Bengaluru, at a walking distance from the MG Road. It is a landmark in itself. The city of Bangalore is well connected with other metro cities of India through rail and air.

temple · river

Krishna temple in Korva, Karnataka. The temple is painted in white, engraved with statues of goddesses, humans, plants, and animals. Korva is located 29 km north-east of Raichur. Korva is a beautiful island surrounded by the Krishna River.

boats · coastline

Amazing sights from inside a boat in Karnataka's state. As fun as it looks, this is not just a leisure activity. This is actually a fishing boat.

birds · forest

A few Common Myna birds join in, but for the most part these are Jungle and House Crows having a field day, literally! They are enjoying their summer-time bath in a park in Karnataka, India.

livestock

The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument used widely in the state of Kerala, and Tulu Nadu of Karnataka State in India. In Tulu Nadu it is known as chande.

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

temple

The simple architectural beauty of a Hanuman temple in the city of Bengaluru in Karnataka. Temples of the Indian State of Karnataka illustrate the varieties of architecture prevalent in various periods.

river · hills

Jog Falls is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, Located near Sagara, Karnataka, these segmented falls are a major tourist attraction. They are also called Gersoppa Falls, Gersoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi.

farmland · coastline

Karnataka is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, which is celebrated annually as Karnataka Rajyotsava (English: Formation Day).

festival

The Mahamasthakabhisheka is an important Jain festival held once every twelve years in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, India. The festival is held in veneration of an immense 18 meter high statue of the siddha Bahubali.

farmland · river

Karnataka being one of the largest producer of rice, agriculture or farming is still very relevant to a huge population as a way of life in many parts of the state.