Facts about Karnataka which Brings Out the Beauty and the Uniqueness of its Own

The largest state of South India, Karnataka was formed on 1st November and is no less than a wonder in itself. The state is also one of the oldest regions in India and is popular for its age-old culture, traditions and heritage. It has been home to some of the most powerful kingdoms, philosophers, saints, age-old monuments, highly admired pilgrimage sites and countless natural marvels for various kinds of travelers to explore.

Karnataka is a complete package. However, there are still certain facts about Karnataka that defines its exclusivity and very few people are aware about it. Let us help you with some knowledge then.

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The Heroic Queen

Rani Chennamma (1778-1829) was the first person to lead an armed rebellion against British governance. She was the Queen of the princely state of Kittur and the first person to rebel against the kappa tax in 1824

 Manufacturing Unit of Tiranga

Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangha in the Bangeri region of Hubli is the only unit in India that is authorized to create and supply the Flag of India.

 Oldest Library

Constructed in the year 1891, Mysore has one of the oldest libraries in India, Known as the Oriental Research Institute.

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 First Weekly Newspaper

Mysore was the first city one to publish weekly newspapers in Kannada in 1859.

Architectural Magnificence

In 1826, the Bangalore Palace was constructed by Rev. Garett who was also the first the principal of the Central High School.

5 in One

Bijapur is the one district of Karnataka which has all the five rivers flow.

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The One of a Kind

The Gomateshwar Statue of 58 ft tall at Shravanabelagola is the Largest Monolith Statue in the World.

Remember Gabbar?

Ramanagara on the outskirts of Bengaluru is a famous village of villain Gabbar Singh as it was shown in Sholay

First Electric City

Bengaluru was one of the first hydro-electric cities in India to receive the electricity because of the Hydro-electric plant situated in Shivanasamudra

Maximum Waterfalls

Due to its topographic condition, Karnataka is said to be one of the states with most number of waterfalls in India.

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Language Treasure

In Karnataka, a total of 13 languages are spoken; with Kannada being the major.

It’s about Time

The Oldest surviving manuscript of the Arthashastra is in the Oriental Research Institute, Mysore

Carnatic Music was born here

The state was home to Purandara dasa, one of the main pillars of the carnatic classic music along with Hindustani classical musicians such as Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

The Ancient Ruins

The ruins of Vijayanagar Kingdom in Hampi is UNESCO World Heritage Site and is used as shooting location for many Hollywood movies

 The Hub of Sandalwood

Sandal soap and Sandal oil from the state are renowned all over the world. Moreover, the Kannada cinema is also often called as Chandanvana or Sandalwood.

The Sanskrit Village

Mathur Village in Karnataka is famous for the use of Sanskrit in the day to day communications.

Jnanapith Awards

Karnataka hosts the maximum number of Jnanapith awardees. The state has won eight.

First Private Radio Station

Karnataka is the first state where the first private radio station was set up in the year 2001

Largest Exporter of Coffee

Karnataka is the largest exporter of coffee in the country and also one of the biggest consumers.

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