Karnataka Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ, pronounced [kəɾˈnɑːʈəkɑː]is a state in the southern part of India. It was created on November 1, 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as the State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973. 
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 74,122 sq mi(191,976 km²), or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area, the ninth largest by population and comprises 29 districts. Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language.
Though several etymologies have been suggested for the name Karnataka, the generally accepted one is that Karnataka is derived from the Kannada words karu and nādu, meaning elevated land. Karu nadu may also be read as Karu (black) and nadu (region), as a reference to the black cotton soil found in the Bayaluseeme region of Karnataka. The British used the word Carnatic (sometimes Karnatak) to describe both sides of peninsular India, south of the Krishna River
With an antiquity that dates to the paleolithic, Karnataka has also been home to some of the most powerful empires of ancient and medieval India. The philosophers and musical bards patronised by these empires launched socio-religious and literary movements which have endured to the present day. Karnataka has contributed
significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic (Karnataka Music) and Hindustani traditions. Writers in the Kannada language have received the most number of Jnanpith awards in India. 
Bangalore is the capital city of the state and is at the forefront of the rapid economic and technological development that India is experiencing.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.People and Lifestyle in Karnataka – Bound by Indigenous Traditions 
A varied mix of ethnicity, culture, religious and race comprise of the people of Karnataka. The amicable population of Karnataka lives in perfect harmony and mutual contact with their neighbors and inmates. Malayalis, Tamils, Marathis and people from Andhra Pradesh and all over the country have co-existed in mutual harmony with the endemic people of the land for centuries.The dress of Karnataka is very similar to the pattern of other states of South India. Known for their grace, convenience and decency which is an integral part of their culture, the men can be found in shirts or kurtas along with a lungi on the upper and lower body respectively. The women are seen in Sarees, the traditional dress of women. Saree is worn in the characteristic nivi style of southern India with pleats in the front and sometime passed on to the rear to facilitate movement. However, this can differentiate as per the norms of a particular region.Just like the culture and traditions of Karnataka, the language of the state is nonpareil as well. Kannada is the official language of the state that is spoken by the majority of Karnataka people. However, other lingual groups like Tamil, Malayali, Konkani, Hindi and Urdu also exist.
The majority of people follow the Hindu religion which is further followed by Islam and Christianity. The Malayali groups are centered around Mysore and have a distinct socio-linguistic group
Karnataka is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest. The state covers an area of 74,122 sq mi(191,976 km²), or 5.83% of the total geographical area of India. It is the eighth largest Indian state by area, the ninth largest by population and comprises 29 districts. Kannada is the official and most widely spoken language.
Though several etymologies have been suggested for the name Karnataka, the generally accepted one is that Karnataka is derived from the Kannada words karu and nādu, meaning elevated land. Karu nadu may also be read as Karu (black) and nadu (region), as a reference to the black cotton soil found in the Bayaluseeme region of Karnataka. The British used the word Carnatic (sometimes Karnatak) to describe both sides of peninsular India, south of the Krishna River
With an antiquity that dates to the paleolithic, Karnataka has also been home to some of the most powerful empires of ancient and medieval India. The philosophers and musical bards patronised by these empires launched socio-religious and literary movements which have endured to the present day. Karnataka has contributed
significantly to both forms of Indian classical music, the Carnatic (Karnataka Music) and Hindustani traditions. Writers in the Kannada language have received the most number of Jnanpith awards in India. 
Bangalore is the capital city of the state and is at the forefront of the rapid economic and technological development that India is experiencing.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.People and Lifestyle in Karnataka – Bound by Indigenous Traditions 
A varied mix of ethnicity, culture, religious and race comprise of the people of Karnataka. The amicable population of Karnataka lives in perfect harmony and mutual contact with their neighbors and inmates. Malayalis, Tamils, Marathis and people from Andhra Pradesh and all over the country have co-existed in mutual harmony with the endemic people of the land for centuries.The dress of Karnataka is very similar to the pattern of other states of South India. Known for their grace, convenience and decency which is an integral part of their culture, the men can be found in shirts or kurtas along with a lungi on the upper and lower body respectively. The women are seen in Sarees, the traditional dress of women. Saree is worn in the characteristic nivi style of southern India with pleats in the front and sometime passed on to the rear to facilitate movement. However, this can differentiate as per the norms of a particular region.Just like the culture and traditions of Karnataka, the language of the state is nonpareil as well. Kannada is the official language of the state that is spoken by the majority of Karnataka people. However, other lingual groups like Tamil, Malayali, Konkani, Hindi and Urdu also exist.
The majority of people follow the Hindu religion which is further followed by Islam and Christianity. The Malayali groups are centered around Mysore and have a distinct socio-linguistic group
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