Culture & Tradition

Education and Knowledge Heritage

• Ancient learning centers: Nagarjuna Vidyapeetha, Sringeri Sharada Peetham.
• 12th-century social reformers like Basavanna advocated equality through the Lingayat movement.
• Karnataka has modern educational hubs like Bangalore, known as India’s Silicon Valley.

Karnataka’s culture is a confluence of ancient traditions, dynastic legacies, folk practices, and modern innovation. From Yakshagana in the west to Bidriware in the north, from temple sculptures to royal palaces, the state proudly reflects unity in diversity.